DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SHEPHERD'S TREE HOUSE LLC

002423201

(418) 778-6003

406 HALL ST
ALTON
MO  65606-8352

SHEPHERD'S TREE HOUSE LLC

PO BOX 429
ALTON
MO  65606-0429

GAZAWAY, VIRGINIA MAY

shepherdstreehouse@outlook.com


JESSICA GRAHAM

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/03/2022

9:50 AM

10:51 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2415263749


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/13/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/09/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/13/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/30/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/09/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/09/2020
POLICIES 12/09/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/09/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/09/2020
APPLICATION 11/13/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/07/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/01/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/13/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/05/2013
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/13/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/17/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 6
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tamaria Jameson and Melissa Pearson with ages 8 months-14 months
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kayla Pearson with ages 14months-24months
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Sarah Chewning-cook
2 11 PRESCHOOL Allena Roe and Ashely Schmidt with ages 3-5 years

Compliance List
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
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: Kayla Pearson and Jennifer Simpson.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Sarah Chewning, Amanda Roberts, Kylie Dale, Ashley Barton and Lindsay Thompson. During an inspection on 11/22/21 Ginger Gazaway stated that Amanda Roberts, Ashley Barton and Lindsay Thompson no longer work here. Sarah Chewning is the only staff left that does not have the orientation from this group.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Tamaria Killpack-Jameson, Allena Roe, Jennifer Simpson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Tamaria Killpack-Jameson, Kayla Pearson, Allena Roe and Jennifer Simpson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when an accident/injury occurred.
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
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Tamaria Killpack-Jameson, Kayla Pearson, Allena Roe and Jennifer Simpson.
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
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Compliance Date

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