DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALPHA TOTS LEARNING CENTERS, INC.

002055841

(417) 866-0707

1601 W SUNSHINE ST STE Q
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-2208

ALPHA TOTS LEARNING CENTERS, INC.



 

GILL, NEENA

ALPHATOTS@ATT.NET

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

74

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/07/2022

9:00 AM

11:48 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2424911781


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/31/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/31/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/31/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/17/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/14/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/18/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/01/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/27/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/27/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/12/2007
POLICIES 07/12/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/04/2004
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/04/2004
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/12/2007
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/12/2007
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/12/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/12/2011
APPLICATION 07/25/2019
STAFF SHEET 08/16/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/16/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 08/16/2019

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   6/17/2013



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 14
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Onah Keo and Torrie Jennings with 5 children ages 4 months to 7 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Taylor Hicks, Sydney Tackitt with 7 children ages 11 months to 18 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katelynn Maples and Abby Hargis with 6 children ages 15 months to 2-years-old.
3 13 MIXED Macy Baker, Jacie Higgins and Lauren Perriman with 13 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old, 5-2-year olds in this group.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Neena Gill, director Stephanie Edwards, assistant director and Aujane Hill- new staff in office completing training -will not be in staff/child ratio today unless background screening is received.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Makya Nihelles and Trish Nihelles with 15 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.

 
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 hall near the kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, red, yellow, blue and green slide, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was slide exited directly into one of the seats on the 4 person bouncer.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing. Two infants ages 11 days and 3 months observed asleep in swings upon CI Cox entering this infant room. Both children were moved into play pens. This rule was previously cited during a close supervision inspection on 3-21-22.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Lauren Perriman, who was hired on 5-225-22.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
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: Bailey Fanning needs 6 clock hours, Kloey Hardesty needs 2 clock hours, Stephanie Hester needs 9 clock hours, Taylor Hicks needs 5.5 clock hours, Victoria Jennings needs 1.5 clock hours, Stephanie Long needs 1 clock hour, Katelynn Maples needs 3 clock hours, Kylie Shields needs 1.5 clock hours, and Kendall Tackitt needs 6 clock hours. No changes in number of hours needed for each listed employee as of 2-16-22. It was determined on 6-7-22 Kendal Tackitt, Stephanie Hester and Kloey Hardesty are no longer employed. Bailey Fanning needs 4 more hours re-assigned to 2021, Taylor Hicks needs 5.5 hours re-assigned to 2021, Katelynn Maples 2 more hours re-assigned to 2021, and Kylie Shields is in compliance as 1.5 hours have been re-assigned to 2021, Stephanie Long (Edwards) is in compliance as OPEN now shows enough clock hours for 2021.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by provider did not have permission to obtain emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lauren Perriman.
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 licensed, regulated, or registered child care 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/7/2022
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