DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHERN CHARM LEARNING CENTER

001518281

(573) 785-6938

228 COUNTY ROAD 468
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901

LAW, DEBORAH ELLEN



 

LAW, DEBORAH ELLEN

DLAW@SEMO.NET


SARAH L THACKER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/23/2022

9:38 AM

11:18 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2425958592


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/06/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/06/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/30/2004
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/04/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2002
POLICIES 05/14/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/14/2002
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2002
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/03/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/11/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/05/2017
APPLICATION 08/20/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/20/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/17/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/18/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/15/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/01/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/01/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/03/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/13/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/3/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 8
Total Children 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Katelin Stratton and Gabrialle Bostic with children children ages 6 weeks to 22 months.
2 11 MIXED Caregivers Brieanna Wells and Ally Law with 4 children 2 years of age and 7 children 3 years of age.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on the premises that do not count in ratio include the Director, Debbie Law, Cook Kay Wilkerson and a Therapist Amber Cawvey.
1 10 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver Karen Wilkerson with children ages 4 to 8.

Compliance List
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 preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint has came off leaving exposed particle board and is no longer secured to the 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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the lattice had came unsecured at the back of the deck in the infant/toddler play area.
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

Violation
The walls located in the 2 year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the chalky substance of the sheetrock is exposed along the baseboards.
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
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: Katelin Stratton needs 7.5 hours. She had the certificates but her name was mispelled so she will need to contact OPEN in order for them to show accurately on the OPEN report.
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 25-500.162 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