DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS CONNECTION

002774092

(573) 431-7100

801 N DESLOGE DR
DESLOGE
MO  63601-3229

A & E CHRISTOPHER LLC



 

BEERS, EMILY TAYLOR

emily.christopher@live.com


JESSICA SPENCER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

02/16/2022

11:17 AM

11:48 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2418017116


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/21/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/21/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/21/2021
APPLICATION 07/11/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/11/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/11/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/11/2019
POLICIES 07/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/11/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/11/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/11/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/17/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/06/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/16/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/11/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/11/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/11/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/11/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/25/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/21/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/24/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/30/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 4
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Grace Romine with six children two years of age and one child three years of age.
3 17 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Emily Beers, Maggie Mesey and Makenzie Mesey with seventeen children ages three to five years of age.

 
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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that one plate located in the preschool room was cracked. This was located under cubbies.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the half gate that was previously blocking off the kitchen area was no longer in place. No form of barrier was used to block off the area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/16/2022
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, blue shelf, in school age room was not in good condition as evidenced by trim was either cracked or missing exposing the 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, blue shelves and cubbies, in the main play area/stage was not in good condition as evidenced by trim was either cracked or missing exposing the 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Jersie Rodebaugh needs 1 clock hour for 2021, Makenzie Mesey needs 1 clock hour for 2021 and Grace Romine needs 1 clock hour for 2021.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Jersie Rodebaugh 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
Return Inspection

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jersie Rodebaugh.
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
Submit Documentation

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