DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CLARKTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

002536287

(573) 448-3712

204 E HIGHWAY 162
CLARKTON
MO  63837-9123

CLARKTON C-4 SCHOOL DISTRICT

PO BOX 637
CLARKTON
MO  63837-0637

FERGUSON, TAMARIA GALE

tferguson@clarktonschools.org


MELISSA JILL SMITH

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/03/2022

9:15 AM

10:42 AM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2415305668


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/22/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/22/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/22/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/22/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/09/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/22/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/30/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/22/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/22/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/22/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/22/2020
POLICIES 12/22/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/09/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/14/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/09/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/22/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/05/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/05/2021
APPLICATION 11/16/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/23/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/22/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   4:00PM   5/18/2021
  7:00AM   7:30AM   5/18/2021



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
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE

 
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the lattice under the shed is starting to split and break exposing sharp edges and gaps in the lattice.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the outdoor shed on the playground is unlocked and accessible to children. Shed is stacked full of toys and equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches. During an inspection on 1/3/21 it was discussed that the entire gate is broken and cannot close at all in this spot. The gate does not close and latch at all.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: batteries, body lotion, and plastic chain with clips. The item(s) was/were located in a drawer under the food prep sink in the infant/toddler unit.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cords from the flat screen tv sitting on a shelf, including tv cord, cable cord and extension cord. The item(s) was/were located in the corner of the infant/toddler unit.
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
1/3/2022
Violation
An other area, ramp, with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier was not constructed safely as evidenced by the soft mesh netting paving the ramp is not tightly fastened. Holes were observed in the mesh and it was very malleable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (E) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the cabinet next to the diaper table, in the infant/toddler unit was not in good condition as evidenced by the laminate trim had come off the side of the cabinet top and the laminate strip on the top of the cabinet was loose and peeling off exposing unfinished wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, mini blinds, in the preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by slats were broken leaving sharp edges. It appears that there was a leak in the window as well, leaving dirty marks on the window ledge and the mini blinds.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Layla Russell needs 3 hours. During the inspection Tammy, Director, stated that Layla completed the hours, but they have not updated in the toolbox yet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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
Compliance
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