DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GODDARD SCHOOL

002138314

(636) 686-7277

1108 SULPHUR SPRING RD
MANCHESTER
MO  63021-3707

CHILDREN'S CHOICE EDUCATION, LLC



 

SKELTON, EMILY C

MANCHESTERMO@GODDARDSCHOOLS.COM


THERESA ZEHNLE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

257

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 56 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/15/2022

1:00 PM

3:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2427152473


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 12/31/2009
POLICIES 12/31/2009
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/20/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/31/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/31/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/31/2009
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/15/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/08/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/08/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/06/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/06/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/11/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/09/2019
APPLICATION 01/26/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/20/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/20/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/10/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/21/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/25/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/18/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/24/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/25/2022
STAFF SHEET 01/25/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/28/2022




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 23
Total Children 114
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teresa Dohauerr, teacher, and Kate Campbell, teacher, were present with six children ages 2-months-old to 7-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lindsay Luebke, teacher, was present with four children ages 10-months-old to 16-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kathleen Besand, teacher, and Janet Wood, teacher, were present with eight children ages 16-months-old to 19-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rasha Elzawawy, teacher, was present with three children ages 9-months-old to 13-months-old
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Emily Skelton, director, and Megan Edgar, Assistant Director, and Hope Huels, Assistant Director, and Jennifer Schandler, cook, were present with no children in attendance
1 16 PRESCHOOL Abigail Rush, teacher, was present with sixteen children age 5-years-old
2 13 PRESCHOOL Colleen Browdy, teacher was present during nap time with thirteen children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old. Autumn Hettenhouser, teacher, was on her break on campus
2 17 PRESCHOOL Abigail Elkins, teacher, was present with seventeen children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old during nap time. Marissa , teacher, was on break on the premises
1 9 PRESCHOOL Valerie Finkes, teacher, was present with nine children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
2 19 SCHOOL AGE Holly Berblinger, teacher, and Nicole Francis, teacher, were outside with nineteen children ages 6-years-old to 8-years-old
1 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Jessica Vernon, teacher, was present with two children age 2-years-old
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS May Khoukaz, teacher, and Sophia Gholson, teacher, were present with eleven 2-years-old
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Rebekah Dietrich, teacher, and Kristen Seier, teacher, were present with six kids age 2-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
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2022
Violation
The ceilings located the dancing ducks was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was one ceiling tile was stained.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the emergency plan was not available in any classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2022
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An exit located in the tiny tadpoles and the porcupines was blocked by a crib and cot were blocking the exit .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2022
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2022
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an a swing.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Nicole Francis.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Elizabeth Elfrink and Nicole Francis.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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