DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SECHREST, MELINDA JANE

000462388

(816) 724-9001

1403 S VINE ST
HOLDEN
MO  64040-1806

SECHREST, MELINDA JANE



 

SECHREST, MELINDA JANE

MELINDASECHREST@GMAIL.COM


ROBYN EMBREE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; 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 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

12/10/2021

9:50 AM

11:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2414174505


DocumentDocument-Date
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 02/11/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/13/1992
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/19/1992
POLICIES 02/19/1992
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/21/1992
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 02/23/2010
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/12/2012
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/12/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/09/2020
APPLICATION 02/19/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/20/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/12/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/12/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/12/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:30AM   12:00PM   3/1/2004
  3:30PM   5:00PM   3/1/2004



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 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 9 MIXED Melinda Sechrest was present with 9 children. One 7 month old, four children aged 2 years, three children aged 4 years, and 1 child aged 5 years.

 
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The licensing representative did not have access to the entire premises as evidenced by the inspector did not have access to the outdoor play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (3) states: The licensing process shall include an inspection of the entire premises of the child care home by the licensing representative.
Correction Required
The inspection shall include the entire premises of the child care home.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Department staff were not permitted access to the premises as evidenced by aggressive dog was not moved from outdoor play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (20) states: The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises, and records during all inspections.
Correction Required
The provider shall permit the department access.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by presence of an aggressive dog.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by safety gate was not up when the inspector arrived giving children access to upstairs unlicensed area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 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
12/10/2021
Violation
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (H) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/10/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: DG Home Disinfectant spray . The item(s) was/were located on a table within easy reach of the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 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
12/10/2021
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in that the furniture and toys in the licensed space had observable dirt and stains.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 9. states: The home shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
An animal, a dog, which may pose a threat was accessible to the children in care as evidenced by provider stating that the dog can become aggressive. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (4) (A) states: Animals which may pose a threat to the health or safety of children shall not be permitted on the premises or shall be penned securely in an area which is inaccessible to the children.
Correction Required
Potentially dangerous animals shall be inaccessible to the children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by fire inspection report was not available when provider was asked for it.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include home 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 General Requirements
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