DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL LLC

002844631

(816) 689-0118

3501 GENE FIELD RD
ST JOSEPH
MO  64506-1804

THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL LLC



 

SIMPSON, STACIE RAE

THELEARNINGTREELLC@YAHOO.COM


JESSICA GLOVER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

78

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

28 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 28 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/18/2021

10:47 AM

12:13 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2412752357


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/20/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/07/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/05/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/05/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/11/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/11/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/13/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/11/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/11/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/05/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/17/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/05/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/05/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/05/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/05/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 10/05/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/05/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/03/2020
POLICIES 11/03/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/03/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/03/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/05/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 9
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS One teacher, Tara Nicholson, with 4 children total, three 1 year olds and 1 two year old (15-23 month) in the Dragonflies room.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Two teachers, Jessica Allen and Mykayla Martinez, with 6 children total, ages ranging from 9 months-11 months in the Fireflies room.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS One teacher, Rebecca Wetzel, with 4 children total, ages ranging from 3 months-6 months in the Lovebugs room.
1 8 MIXED One teacher, Mindy Halpin with 8 children total in the Butterflies room, three 3 year olds and five 4 year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stacie Simpson, Director, and Chantel Anglin, Assistant Director, with no children in attendance.
1 5 PRESCHOOL One teacher, Heather Petrovick, with 5 children total, all being three years old in the Caterpillars room.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS One teacher, Michala Wilson, with 4 children total in the Crickets room, all children two years of age, with one other adult, Erin Lowry, from an outside agency (not counted in ratio).

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located In the Bumblebees & Butterflies rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint (Bumblebees room-east wall-approximately 2 inch spot; Butterflies room-north wall-2 spots-approximately 2in spots).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/25/2021
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the structure of the diaper table was not sturdy and could easily be knocked over.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by dirty walkers on the outdoors playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Cheryl King.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 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 3.16.2020 (CORRECTED 10/19/21) & 4.16.2021(remains out of compliance from 9/20/21 inspection).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/18/2021
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/18/2021
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one (remains out of compliance from 9/20/21 inspection) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/18/2021
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 one 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One (remains out of compliance from 9/20/21 inspection) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/18/2021
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 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