DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEPPING STONES DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL, LLC

002070066

(573) 756-7422

1162 E KARSCH BLVD
FARMINGTON
MO  63640-3407

STEPPING STONES DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL, LLC



 

STONE HALL, PATRICIA LYNN

PATTIEY9918@YAHOO.COM


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

97

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

10 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/19/2021

1:24 PM

2:57 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2410756412


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/20/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/06/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/30/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/06/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/06/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/06/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/06/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/21/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/07/2017
POLICIES 12/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/30/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/27/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/06/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/07/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/07/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/22/2019
APPLICATION 10/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 10/21/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/21/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/18/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 11
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Brittany Middleton with three children ages sixteen months to twenty-three months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Lacey Rulo and Christina Brackett with six children ages two months to ten months.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Patricia Stone Hall-Director Linsey Crawford- Assistant Director Heather Brackett-Caregiver
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Hannah Stegall with nine children three years of age.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Sarah Camden and Breana Finley with fifteen children ages three to four years of age.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers: Tina Snyder and Kayla Thomure with twelve children two years of age.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by paint was chipping off the door. This door was located in the preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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.

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Compliance Date
8/13/2021
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by chicken wire was covering the wall heater. The chicken wire had sharp edges. This was located in the school age building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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.

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Compliance Date
8/13/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two gallons of bleach, Fabuloso, two containers of floor cleaner, two containers of Windex, Lubricant, air fresher, vinegar, two containers of Scrubbing Bubbles, All Purpose Cleaner and one toilet cleaner . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked storage cabinet. This was located in the I/T restroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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.

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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
The walls located in the hallway and around the half door to the two year old classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by trim was missing around the half door exposing the sheetrock. There were also exposed nails.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
The walls located in the preschool room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint was chipping off the wall exposing the sheetrock.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
The walls located in the school age building was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the blue wall near the girls restroom had a small hole with exposed sheetrock. The wall also had paint that was chipping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
8/25/2021
Violation
The walls located in the I/T building was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint was chipping off the wall behind the swing, near the exit door, near the restroom and behind the high chairs. The walls had exposed sheetrock.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
The walls located in the one year old classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint was chipping off the trim located around the window. This window was near the blue shelf.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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 six inches. The open was located on the right side of the deck towards the bottom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the outdoor storage shed was unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a rake was located on the deck.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The door, located in the cottage (baby building), used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, half dome climber, in the school age play area was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by the climber was not secure/anchored. The metal frame for the climber was bent at the bottom causing the climber to be unstable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
Outdoor equipment, teeter totter, in the preschool play area was not in good condition as evidenced by both seats were torn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
Outdoor equipment, teeter totter, in I/T play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the teeter totter was not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, teeter totter, in the school age play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the teeter totter was not anchored. The teeter totter also had two torn seats.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, red shelf, in the school age building was not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping off the red shelf.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
Furniture/equipment, blue shelves , in the one year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping off the shelf causing the shelf to not be easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, brown table, in the one year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish was peeling off the trim causing the table to not be easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, red shelf, in preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping off the shelf causing the shelf to not be easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, wood shelf, in the school age building was not in good condition as evidenced by a small hole was located on top of the shelf. The shelf also had tape that was coming undone causing the shelf to not be easily cleanable in some areas.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
Furniture/equipment, green shelf and red shelf, in the three year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipping off the shelf causing the shelf to not be easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/13/2021
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Christina Brackett - 2.5, Paula Crawford - .5 & Sarah Simmons - 1.5.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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Compliance Date
8/18/2021
Violation
Valentina Snyder, Shelby Patterson, Heather Voyles, Katie Rivers & Jessica Radford did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/28/2021
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Heather Voyles, Katie Rivers & Shelby Patterson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Katie Rivers & Shelby Patterson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Carly LeSage, Heather Voyles, Katie Rivers, Shelby Patterson & Jessica Radford.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/19/2021
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed