DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS VILLAGE LEARNING CENTER LLC

002649512

(636) 629-2900

105 T BOX DR
ST CLAIR
MO  63077-2452

KIDS VILLAGE LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

HAWKINS, HEIDI

KVLC_moncor@yahoo.com


LAURA WILMESHER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/09/2021

2:15 PM

4:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2414048789


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/27/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/27/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/06/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/29/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/29/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/29/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/29/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/29/2017
POLICIES 03/29/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/29/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/19/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/19/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/29/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/15/2018
APPLICATION 04/18/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/18/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/30/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/06/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/14/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/25/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/25/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/22/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/25/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/21/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/25/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/21/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:45PM   4:45PM   4/18/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 11
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 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cassidy Shoemate and Amy Gibson with children age 5 months to 1 year.
1 8 MIXED Katelyn Lawson with children age 3-5 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Courtney Hellmann (assistant director) arrived at approximately 2:30 p.m.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Niki Immekus (cook) present.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Hannah Gale and Kami Orick present.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Adriana Mason and Susannah Schisler with children age 3-4 years.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Madison Marler and Laura Gruen with children age 2 years.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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
Animal excrement was observed in an indoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in a rabbit cage in the preschool classroom. Although the rabbit excrement was located within the rabbit's cage, the gaps in the cage are small enough that the excrement was accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (8) (E) states: Areas used by children shall be free of animal excrement.
Correction Required
No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 40 inches near the front gate of the preschool outdoor playground. There was also a 4 inch gap in this area of the fencing.
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.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the loft area of the preschool room and in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were spots of the wall where paint was chipping/peeling and there was a hole in the wall in the infant room.
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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of laundry fabric softener beads, a dangling wire, and exposed wires in the wall. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked diaper changing cabinet at child height (fabric softener) and next to the wall in the infant room (dangling wire) and in an unlocked closet in the preschool room (exposed wires).
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2021
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
Stationary equipment, a red car and blue car in the preschool outdoor space, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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 8/16/2021.
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

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for admitting and dismissing children were not met as evidenced by the caregiver dismissed a child to an unapproved individual.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 2. states: A caregiver personally shall admit each child upon arrival and personally shall dismiss each child upon departure. Children shall be dismissed only to the parent(s), guardian, legal custodian, or to individuals approved by the parent(s), guardian, or legal custodian.
Correction Required
Each child shall be admitted and dismissed by a caregiver as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when a child was injured on 12/8/2021. CI Wilmesher observed in the toddler room, an incident report in which the injury to a child (marks left on forehead caused by a fall at the facility). The time of the incident was noted as 8:40 a.m. and the method of notification to parent was indicated "written." CI Wilmesher discussed the report with the staff member who completed the report, Cassidy Shoemate, who stated that the parent was notified at the time she picked up of the child's injury by providing her a copy of the report.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

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 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
One 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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Katelyn Lawson, Adriana Mason, and Madison Marler.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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