DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING TREE, LTD.

000178310

(417) 256-3611

995 PREACHER ROE BLVD
WEST PLAINS
MO  65775-2924

LEARNING TREE, LTD.



 

POND, KIMBERLY KAY

kpond821@gmail.com

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 28 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/27/2021

11:49 AM

12:48 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2415184739


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/24/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/20/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/31/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/26/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/14/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/02/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/02/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/26/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/26/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/06/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/16/1981
SAMPLE FORMS 01/25/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/21/1997
POLICIES 01/06/2001
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/09/1981
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/16/1980
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/12/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/02/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   11/29/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 14
Total Children 64
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nellie Adkins and Kimberly Adkins with 7 children age 3 months to 13, months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tiffany Busby and Linda Long with 7 children ages 16 months to 27 months.
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cheryll Stillman with one 18 month old child.
0 2 MIXED No staff with two napping children ages 18 months to 2 years. The caregiver for these children was in the next room changing a toddler's diaper, the door between the two rooms were open, however the napping children were not within the eye sight of the caregiver assigned to supervise these napping children.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kim Pond, director, Brandi Mills, assistant director, and Karrie Henderson, cook were also in the building but not counting is staff/child ratio.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Sabrina Pray with 9 children ages 3years -4 years.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Peggy Summer with 10 children ages 4 to 5 years.
2 19 SCHOOL AGE Denise Peachey and Shelby Summers with 19 children ages 5 years to 11 years.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Tiffany Frankie and Elena Hober with 9 -2 year old children

 
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by observed a 7 month old child napping covered with a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/27/2021
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 2 children, ages 18 months to 2 year, were cared for by 0 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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