DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

APPLETREE ACADEMY OF LEARNING, LLC

002790761

(573) 695-2514

26 COUNTY HIGHWAY 469
STEELE
MO  63877-8302

APPLETREE ACADEMY OF LEARNING, LLC



 

GEE, JESTLE GAYLE

APPLETREEAOL@GMAIL.COM


SARAH L THACKER

24 MONTHS - 10 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

05/11/2022

9:40 AM

10:28 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2423343010


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/14/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/14/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/14/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/14/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/14/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/14/2019
POLICIES 11/14/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/14/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/21/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/07/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/07/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/21/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/08/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/25/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/14/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/14/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/14/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/05/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/03/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 3
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 14 MIXED Caregivers, Carry Farmer, Jestle Gee (Director), and Kimberly Hammell with one child 2 years of age and thirteen children ages 3 to 4.

 
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 walls located in the playroom between the dramatic play area and supply closet was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were open holes and unfinished sheetrock exposed from the removal of a sink.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by debri on the playground under the picnic tables.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2022
Violation
The ceilings located in the center area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 5 tiles need replaced.
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

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was not covered.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2022
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Carry Farmer needs 1.75 hours and Jestle Gee needs 10.5 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
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
Compliance
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