DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING GARDEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

002228164

(660) 747-2110

515 BURKARTH RD
WARRENSBURG
MO  64093-3103

THE LEARNING GARDEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC



 

CONLEY, HEATHER RAE

WORTHY13@CHARTER.NET


JONATHAN BRADLEY

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

74

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 9 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/20/2022

9:25 AM

12:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2427462656


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/29/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/29/2010
POLICIES 07/29/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/29/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/30/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/30/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/20/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/28/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/28/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/06/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/06/2020
APPLICATION 08/06/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/29/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/18/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/28/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/18/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/18/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   6:00PM   8/23/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 12
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 55
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Grace Hagood with 4 children ages 10 weeks to 11 months old.
1 7 MIXED Teacher Alexa Gutierrez with seven children, ages 2 to 3 years old, with three 3 year olds.
2 13 MIXED Teachers Tiara Shippy and Margaret Klein with 13 children ages 4 and 5 years old.
3 7 MIXED Teachers Nadine McCartney, Celeste Lukesh, and Aveauna Avis with 7 children ages 12 months to 27 months.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Valerie Stewart - Cook
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Teachers Amanda Jonaitis and Jessica Vaughn were on premise but not in ration.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Teachers Presley Barton and Lynsy Putnam with 14 children ages 3 and 4 years old.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers Neely Humphrey and Kasey Hinkebein with 10 children, aged 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the 2 year old room, the toddler room, and the infant room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The swimming pool used by children contained less than 48 inches of water; no adult was on duty who had completed a basic water safety course including infant/child CPR.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (7) (F) states: An adult who has completed a course in basic water safety, which includes infant/child CPR, shall be on duty when a swimming or wading pool containing less than forty-eight inches (48") of water is being used.
Correction Required
An adult who has completed a course in basic water safety, including infant/child CPR, shall be on duty as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
Violation
Children using the wading pool were not provided water safety instruction.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (7) (D) states: Children using swimming or wading pools shall be instructed in water safety and supervised by an adult at all times.
Correction Required
Children using swimming or wading pools shall be instructed in water safety and supervised by an adult at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
Violation
The wading pool used by children was not properly maintained as evidenced by wading pool does not have a filtration system.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (7) (B) states: Swimming and wading pools shall have a water filtration system. The water in swimming and wading pools shall be treated, cleaned and maintained in accordance with health practices and rules as determined by the local or state health authority, or both.
Correction Required
Swimming and wading pools used by children shall be constructed, maintained and used in a manner which safeguards the lives and health of children as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was between 36" and 40" inches along the east fence of the primary outdoor play area as well as in the fenced in gate area children go through to get to the playground .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that there was no protective barrier to keep a child from rolling or falling off of the diapering area in the 2 year old room, the toddler room, and the infant room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Chlorox wipes, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, plastic bags, and fluorescent light bulbs, and sensy candle. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool room and the car seat area and the 2's room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 8 total outlets throughout several rooms did not have protective covers on then.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the toddlers were outside of the fenced in play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
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 disaster emergency plans did not have copies of directions to off site evacuation areas were missing.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by the fact there were not enough large muscle toys/equipment. The facility needs 7 more items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 1. states: Children twenty-four (24) months of age and older shall have an ample variety of age-appropriate toys, books, creative materials and activities which provide fun, stimulation, development and opportunities for individual choices.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide age-appropriate equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, The blue bridge on the outdoor play house, in the larger playground area was not in good condition as evidenced by cracks in the walking area of the bridge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, unassembled plastic house, in the main play area was unsafe as evidenced by open ended screws sticking out where children can reach the parts.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Alexa Gutierrez.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Children A and B 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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