DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING CASTLE LLC

002890297

(816) 293-5669

406 S MAIN ST
ARCHIE
MO  64725-9611

THE LEARNING CASTLE LLC

306 W CHESTNUT ST
ARCHIE
MO  64725-9576


payton.jamison17@gmail.com


JESSICA GLOVER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

06/27/2022

12:00 PM

2:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

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DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/25/2022
POLICIES 01/27/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/27/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/27/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/25/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/27/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/12/2022
APPLICATION 11/15/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/23/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/23/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/30/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/12/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/11/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/30/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/30/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/30/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/14/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/30/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/05/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/11/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/14/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 10/05/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/30/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 6
Total Children 29
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kaylee Cunningham and Shy Reynolds with seven children, ages 7-months-old to 13-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Owner Payton Jamison with 0 children in attendance.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Serena Duncan with five children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Director Kim Smith with eleven children, all school-aged.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Megan Hill with six children, all aged 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/27/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eight children, ages 3-years-old to 8-years-old, were cared for by zero caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/27/2022
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Megan Hill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (8) states: A copy of qualifying background screening results shall be kept on file for child care staff members, as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by three children's files not having a medical examination report on file: Jameson Stansbary, Benjamin Stansbury and Jaxsen King.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/27/2022
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