DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MULLEN, KASSANDRA KAY

002764432

(573) 418-7580

1008 CEDAR ST
CALIFORNIA
MO  65018-5407

MULLEN, KASSANDRA KAY



 

MULLEN, KASSANDRA KAY

katiemullen84@gmail.com


KAYLA TODARO

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

09/10/2021

8:35 AM

11:52 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2409202037


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/20/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/20/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/21/2020
APPLICATION 07/20/2020
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/20/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/21/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/21/2020
POLICIES 07/20/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/15/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 07/15/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/07/2020
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 12/17/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/23/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/24/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/10/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/02/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/23/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 1
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 MIXED Kassandra Mullen with 5 children one child aged 1 under 12 months, two children aged 2, one child age 3, and one child age 4.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 inches the space was contained within the wiring of the gate. It appears as though the fencing has been unattached from the frame of the gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured measured about 5 inches between the pole and outside shed. The location of this area is the space behind the shed and there is a concrete block on the outside of the fence near the pole.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toothpaste, Vaseline, and other items . The item(s) was/were located in cabinet under the bathroom sink where the cabinet was secured with what appeared to be a hair tie. The elastic from the hair tie allows child(ren) to have access to hazardous items under the sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen, hair products, and other hazardous items. The item(s) was/were located in hallway closet as closet lock was not secured.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/10/2021
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door was shut to upstairs bedroom, but door didn't have child lock. The room was found to have medication setting on dresser that was accessible to child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/10/2021
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door unlocked to craft and tanning room. Door was unlocked because the room contained staff and child records.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/10/2021
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by wall outlet covering missing in the living room area and entry into the Kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/10/2021
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by soft materials or objects were placed under a sleeping infant in that a child younger than under 12 months had a blanket in the pack and play.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 D states: Soft materials or objects such as pillows, quilts, comforters, or sheepskins, even if covered by a sheet, shall not be placed under a sleeping infant. If a mattress cover to protect against wetness is used, it shall be tight fitting and thin.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Clock hour training records were not recorded in the MOPD Registry for the following staff: Alexis Mullen and Jeffery Bax.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (E) 2. states: All clock hour training records shall be recorded in the Missouri Professional Development Registry (MOPD Registry) at www.OPENInitiative.org. A summary of training from the MOPD System will serve as documentation of training hours completed.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee on the MOPD Registry.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by the door to the room in which children were napping was closed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program 1 (A) 6 states: If children are napped with no caregiver in the room, the door to the room cannot be closed.
Correction Required
A caregiver shall supervise napping children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths - persons required to report - supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting - deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when - report made to another state, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance