DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

002659074

(573) 663-2377

165 W MAPLE ST
ELLINGTON
MO  63638-9257

SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

PO BOX 394
ELLINGTON
MO  63638-0394


SCMCAA@HOTMAIL.COM

Incorporated

SARAH L THACKER

BIRTH - 4 YEARS

8

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/21/2022

9:40 AM

10:25 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2422123133


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/28/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/28/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/18/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/28/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/28/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/28/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/28/2017
POLICIES 09/28/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/28/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/28/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/28/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/28/2017
APPLICATION 07/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 08/21/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/01/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/22/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/20/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/01/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/01/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 MIXED Caregivers Doris Evans and Misty Morton with one child 15 months of age and five children ages 2 to 3.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional people on the premises include Myra Martin and First Steps, Sally Haynes.

 
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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one tile on the playground was no longer even with the other tiles causing a tripping hazard.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the chalkboard, in the play area on the back deck was not in good condition as evidenced by the paint around the edges is peeling.
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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by there is no approved director.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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