DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A GALAXY OF STARS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC

002534074

(573) 474-0715

1626 TOWNE DR
COLUMBIA
MO  65202-2394

A GALAXY OF STARS CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC



 

LANE-GLASGOW, LASHUNDA ANTEECE

agos65202@gmail.com


CHRISTINA BRUCE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/06/2022

11:13 PM

12:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2415566993


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/18/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/18/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/18/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/18/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/23/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/23/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/23/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/23/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/22/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/29/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/29/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/23/2015
POLICIES 07/29/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/23/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/23/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/29/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/08/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/28/2017
APPLICATION 11/13/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/09/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/12/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/12/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/12/2021
STAFF SHEET 01/12/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 7
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Marshay King and Timia Wisley-Gardner were the caregivers with children ages 3 months to 12 months old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kenyaria Whitley was the caregiver with children all age 1 year.
1 8 MIXED Debra Wilkerson was the caregiver with children age 3 years to 5 years old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Tina Rice was the caregiver with children ages 3 and 4 years old.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Ania Chatman and Meonyae Anderson were the caregivers with children age 2.

 
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diapering cream, hand sanitizer, and staff purses. The item(s) was/were located in the 2's room in the cubbies and preschool room on the teacher's desk.
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
1/6/2022
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the preschool room on a table with a laptop.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2022
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the 2's room being used with the Christmas tree.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 0 inches. Provider moved playpens to accommodate 2 foot aisles on one long side of all playpens.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2022
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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