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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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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
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by 2" x 4" board attached to building is cracked with splinters and sharp edges.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by blue and clear plastic pieces with sharp edges, clear plastic bags, broken bike handle.
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
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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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 12" allowing access to 2 air conditioning units, 2 electrical boxes, and 3 rodent SOS bait stations with exposed bait.
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
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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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 no diapering table(s) for eight 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
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Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the diapering mat on the tables in the boys and girls restrooms were torn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that countertops are being used and there are no lips or ledges preventing a child from falling in both infant and toddler rooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The floors located in the boys and girls restroom was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky substance on the floor and dirt present.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
The walls located in boys and girl restroom, cafeteria, and 2 year old classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt present on the surface of wall.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
The floors located in infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by foam mat crumbling on the edges.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in the school age room and cafeteria.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet scrubbing brush. The item(s) was/were located in the girls restroom.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that three outlet covers were missing in infant and toddler room, one outlet cover was missing in second infant and toddler room, two plug covers were missing in preschool room one plug cover in the boys restroom, two plug covers are missing in second preschool room, one outlet cover in two year old room, one outlet cover is missing in cafeteria and seven outlet covers are missing in school age room.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that plastic cover was loose and unattached from the wall in the cafeteria space.
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
6/6/2022
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Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by crib against wall has access to cord plugged into wall and cords hanging from radio in 2 year old room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken tricycle seat.
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
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
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Violation
The means of egress in the both pre-school doors, infant room and 2 year old room was obstructed in that locked/latched and the lock/latch was not disengaged easily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
The door, located both pre-school room doors ,infant room and 2 year old room, used as an exit from the facility was locked/latched and the lock/latch was not disengaged easily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
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Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for infant and toddler equipment as evidenced by insufficient amount of equipment and materials.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys which shall be washed when soiled. Toys, parts of toys or other materials shall not be small enough to be swallowed. Toys and materials shall include a minimum of one (1) approved item from each of the following categories for each infant and toddler in the licensed capacity of the facility:
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe, clean toys.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
Outdoor equipment, three Radio Flyer tricycles , in outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by missing handle bar covers.
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
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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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: Houdoumati Aoussidine needs 5.25 hours and Khairto Sheikh needs 1 hour.
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
A caregiver was not sensitive to the capabilities, interests and problems of children in care as evidenced by a preschool age boy crying for 30 minutes, classroom teacher did not attempt to meet his emotional needs during that time.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
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Violation
The daily activities for preschool and school-age children did not include developmentally appropriate play experience and activities as evidenced by sixteen children of mixed ages all staying in boys restroom while children take a restroom break.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (B) 1. states: Developmentally appropriate play experiences and activities planned to meet the interests, needs, and desires of the children;
Correction Required
Daily activities for preschool and school-age children shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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Violation
Requirements for supervised nap period were not met as evidenced by an infant’s head and face was covered during sleep.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. B. states: An infant’s head and face shall remain uncovered during sleep.
Correction Required
An infant’s head and face shall remain uncovered during sleep.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
6/6/2022
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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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. —
Not Observed
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
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