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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
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Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by no completed form onsite and comments by Kendra Lynn, person in charge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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 group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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
11/10/2021
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Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for any staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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
11/10/2021
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
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Violation
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (F) 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
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that an outlet on the south wall of the infant room was missing a cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlets on the east and north walls of the toddler room were missing covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two large cardboard boxes filled with trash, 2 boxes of 80 count Glad trash bags, 1 box of 110 count Glad trash bags, 1 box of 140 HDX trash bags, 2 bottles of 8 oz. Sol Great hand sanitizer, 2 bottles of 8 oz. Hello Bello hand sanitizer. 1 32 oz bottle of Ala Totally Awesome Cleaner, and 1 Scotch shipping tape gun with sharp cutting tool. The item(s) was/were located in the white unsecured cabinet in the main room.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 bottles of 50 oz Equate clear hand soap, 1 open 16 oz bottle of Parker and Bailer lemon oil polish, 1 open bottle of Value cleaning vinegar with Oxi, 1 128 oz. bottle of Fabuloso cleaner, 2 50oz bottles of Equate citrus hand soap, 1 500 mL bottle of Maison Berger Paris lamp oil refill, 5 bottles of unmarked cleaners, 1 32 oz bottle of Windex window cleaner, 1 open 14 oz can of Flex Seal, 1 open can of Home Line disinfectant spray, 1 open package of Members Mark disinfecting wipes, 1 open 21 oz can (with no lid) of Comet bleach, 1 open 24 oz bottle of Rejuvinate grout cleaner, 1 2 liter open bottle of Clean and Glass cleaner, 1 lb spray bottle of Torro spider killer, and 1 32 oz bottle of Extreme concentrated cleaner degreaser. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the kitchen.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 gallon of Foggy's hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in the entryway.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 12 oz bottle of Good Hosuekeeping lavender fields hand soap, 1 open 638 mL bottle of Dawn dish soap, and 1 10 oz bottle of Assured hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located two year old room.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: isopropyl alcohol antiseptic, stapler with staples, 2 cans of barbasol shaving cream, 1 garbage bag. The item(s) was/were located Busy Bee's classroom.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: plastic bag within cardboard box. The item(s) was/were located on the floor of the infant room.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The walls located on the south facing door in hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the presence of a 1.5 inch hole located approximated 20 inches from the floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/31/2022
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Violation
The ceilings located in the main room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a missing ceiling tile covered in plastic.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
1/31/2022
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Violation
The facility did not have a telephone in working order for incoming and outgoing calls as evidenced by the telephone was not working.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 10. states: A telephone in working order shall be available for incoming and outgoing calls. If a telephone answering machine is used, it must be turned on so incoming messages can be heard and parents' calls can be returned promptly.
Correction Required
A working telephone and answering machine shall be used as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 0 diapering table(s) for 5 two year olds.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (B) states: Facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall have one (1) diapering table for every group of eight (8) infant/toddlers and one (1) diapering table for every group of sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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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 fence was not in good condition in that the northeast gate has a 6 inch gap.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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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 fence was not in good condition in that the southwest fence has a 4.5 inch gap along the bottom of the fence.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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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 fence was not in good condition in that the east fence was not attached to the poles, leaving hazardous exposed fence wires and creating a 3.5+ inch gap along the bottom of the fence.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water in the pink deluxe car, toy tunnels, yellow dump truck, and tricycles.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of 1 full 4.75 gallon Latex-ite driveway asphalt sealer, 7 loose bricks, 1 large boulder rock on the playground, and 2 large plexiglass stands knocked over onto the ground.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by visibly dirty toys, including 2 tricycles, green/blue buggy, two Little Tikes lawn mowers, the Little Tikes red 3-wheeler, and the mini mouse rider.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by cracks in the asphalt that have formed holes and uneven surfaces.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of trash/debris, including several cigar wrappers, several cigar butts, lots of papers and misc. trash, open trash can with no lid full of trash, several milk crates with trash in them, mulch debris all over the playground, garbage collecting in the play tunnel (paper, cigarette butts, wrappers), and hand-sized foam debris..
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by an insufficient amount of resilient material (ground showing through) in the northwest corner of the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
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Violation
Furniture/equipment, mirror, in the main room on top of the standing shelf was not in good condition as evidenced by it was broken.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Furniture/equipment, big chalk board, in the two year old room was unsafe as evidenced by the fact that it was leaning against the wall, posing a hazard to children who could pull it over.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by dirt and crumbs in the sink of the play kitchen located in the main room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Outdoor equipment, including 4 broken bicycle helmets, deflated soccer ball, deflated football, 8 children's chairs with paint flaking off, broken yellow dump truck toy, broken yellow excavator toy, broken wheel on yellow/purple wagon, broken handle on Radio Flyer tricycle, broken seat and missing training wheel on Red Paw bicycle, broken plastic on white/yellow construction truck, broken handle on orange tricycle, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by previous descriptions.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Cheri Ewing is missing two hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
A caregiver did not submit the Clock Hour Training Reassignment form to apply current year's clock hours for the prior year. The following staff need clock hours reassigned to the previous year: Janette Brooks, Antonia Douglas, Kendra Lynn, Cheri Ewing and Linda Franklin-Lynn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (K) states: Clock hours earned to complete the previous year’s requirements shall not be applied to the current year’s clock hour requirements. Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to the OPEN Initiative to assign clock hours to the appropriate year. See Clock Hours Training Credit Reassignment form promulgated as of 2018 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to reassign current year's clock hours to the prior year.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Janette Brooks is missing 11.5 hours (after 6 hours is moved back to 2019). Antonia Douglas is missing 9.5 hours (after 8 hours is moved back to 2019). Linda Franklin-Lynn is missing 10 hours of training.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2019, the staff listed need the following information: Antonia Douglas needs 8 hours. Janette Brooks needs 6 hours. Kendra Lynn needs 4 hours.
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
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Compliance Date
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Violation
A caregiver did not cooperate with the department as evidenced by not allowing inspector to enter the facility upon arrival.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (B) states: Child care personnel shall cooperate with the department.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be cooperative.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Na'Kiah Jones, seventeen year old volunteer.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Kendra Lynn, who was hired on October 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Linda Franklin-Lynn, who was hired on October 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Janette Brooks, who was hired on November 2015.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Antonia Douglas, who was hired on December 2017.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Harris Gibson, who was hired on July 2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Erania McChester, who was hired on June 2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
11/10/2021
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Cheri Ewing, who was hired on November 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Na'Kiah Jones, who was hired on an unknown date, as she is a volunteer without hiring paperwork.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for Kendra Lynn, Janette Brooks, Harris Gibson, Erica Machester, Na'Kiah Jones.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.
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Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
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Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
Correction Verification
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Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Na'Kiah Jones.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by no director onsite and reports of her ongoing absence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.
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Violation
The facility has not submitted the approval request for proposed director: Kendra Lynn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. B. states: Once the center director or group child care home provider is certificated by the Department, the Center Director or Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form shall be submitted to the department and maintained on file at the facility. See Center Director or Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendment or additions.
Correction Required
An approval request form shall be submitted to the department.
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Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by reports that she has been ill and not present at the facility at all for "a few months".
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Antonia Douglas, Harris Gibson, Erania Manchester 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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Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Antonia Douglas, Lia Franklin-Lynn, Harris Gibson.
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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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
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5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
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Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6. states: Caregivers changing diapers shall wash their hands with soap and running water each time after changing a child's diaper.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The daily activities for preschool and school-age children failed to meet requirements as evidenced by less than one hour of outdoor play was provided.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (B) 4. states: A total of at least one (1) hour of outdoor play for children in attendance a full day unless prevented by weather or special medical reasons. (Based on wind chill factor or heat index, children shall not be exposed to either extreme element.);
Correction Required
Daily activities for preschool and school-age children shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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Violation
The daily activities for infants and toddlers did not include opportunity for outdoor play.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 8. states: Opportunity for outdoor play when weather permits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide infants/toddlers with outdoor play weather permitting.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/8/2022
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
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Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for Child D and Child E child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for one child on December 1, 2020. On June 24, 2021, requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for two child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
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Violation
Child C child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
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Violation
Child C child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Michelle Brown.
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
2/8/2022
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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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. —
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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