DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LAUGH & LEARN DAYCARE

002499925

(573) 231-1225

1606 RINKER ST
HANNIBAL
MO  63401-5828

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH



 

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH

arnetta_gch@yahoo.com


BETHANY C DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 12 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

10/21/2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2410870368


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/11/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/22/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/20/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/26/2014
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2014
POLICIES 10/20/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/08/2015
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 11/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/11/2014
APPLICATION 03/29/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/18/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/13/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/16/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/10/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/13/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/13/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   2/20/2017
  7:00AM   8:00AM   2/20/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 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 8 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 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
10/11/2021
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 was not in good condition in that 2 broken boards with one board area having nails sticking out.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 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
10/11/2021
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, Infant Swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/11/2021
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 11-15-20.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 5 states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation.
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
Written permission was not on file for other transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 5 states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation.
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 A states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 B states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available in the home for their review.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 C states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child’s development, behavior and individual needs.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 D states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than 1 year of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 E states: They have received a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by three child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.185 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 adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of 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 completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by there was no file on a 6 month old child..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the home during the hours the home is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by there was not a file available for a 6 month old child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
one child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
two child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
one child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
one child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
two child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
one child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Arnetta Gauch and Tana Murphy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (9) states: A copy of qualifying background screening results shall be kept on file for child care staff members, as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by one child file was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (11) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
5 CSR 25-600.020 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Arnetta Gauch and Tana Murphy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.040 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
9/15/2021
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