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5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
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Violation
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there is a 5 month old child in care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
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Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a family child care home is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/18/2022
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Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Shanice Pierce and Alice Pierce within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
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
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Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/18/2022
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Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, promulgated as of 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/18/2022
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5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
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Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by 2 outlet covers missing in the small playroom.
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
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/18/2022
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Violation
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secure.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was less than 42" in that the fence addition at the top of the fencing is no longer secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by under the deck, there is the stairwell that leads to the basement. The area under the deck is tall enough that children can walk under and go to the stairwell in which it is a drop off.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
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Violation
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in the childcare space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety 12 (A) states: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters and portable electrical space heaters shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.
Correction Required
Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/18/2022
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Violation
Ice was observed on the facility's stairs which is used to access the outdoor play space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety 2 (H) states: Stairways, walks, ramps, and porches shall be kept free of ice and snow.
Correction Required
Walkways shall be free of ice/snow.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
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Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by the main play room and the small play room did not have a plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/18/2022
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Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
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Violation
A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Alice Pierce.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Alice Pierce and Shanice Pierce.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . 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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Violation
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Violation
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program 1 (E) 7 states: Caregivers changing diapers shall wash their hands with soap and water each time after changing a child's diaper.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
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Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there were no caregiver/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily attendance records for all caregivers shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Caregiver/Volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
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5 CSR 25-600.020 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-600.040 General Requirements
Violation
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Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Shanice Pierce, had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.040 General Requirements (2) (B) states: The prospective child care staff member has received notice from the department that the individual is temporarily eligible for employment or presence in a child care setting based on the qualifying results of either a Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check or a search of the Missouri criminal registry or repository with the use of fingerprints. Pending completion of the criminal background check, an individual working with a temporary eligibility notice shall be supervised at all times by a child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have a temporary eligible letter shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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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
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance
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RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance
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