MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

Facility DVN
000698099

Phone
(417) 831-4540

Physical Address
1042 S DOUGLAS AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65807-1315

Owner
OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

Mailing Address
215 S BARNES AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65802-2204

Provider/Director
GARTON, HEATHER ANN

E-mail Address
kshinnbrown@oac.ac

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ELAINE S COX

Age Range
BIRTH - 6 YEARS

Capacity
36

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
11/03/2022

Arrival Time
12:15 PM

Departure Time
1:31 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2425599416

Document	Document-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	09/27/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	09/27/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	09/27/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE	09/27/1995
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	09/27/1995
SAMPLE FORMS	09/27/1995
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	09/27/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	09/27/1995
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	02/23/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	04/05/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	01/04/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	01/28/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION	01/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	12/21/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	07/01/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION	03/14/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	06/14/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	06/14/2022
POLICIES	06/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	06/14/2022
STAFF SHEET	06/14/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	06/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	06/14/2022

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 13

Total Children 20

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
3	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	JB, EM, and PB with 6 children ages 11 months to 27 months.
4	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	MC, MG, ES and CC with 6 children ages 11 months to 29 months.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	HG, CN, and LJ not counting in staff/child ratio.
3	8	PRESCHOOL	MK, LS, and BK with 8 children ages 4-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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by imbedded rocks sticking above ground in the path the children take from the sidewalk to the large play structure. 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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Compliance

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Not Observed

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