DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002341531

(816) 781-2211

7 VICTORY DR
LIBERTY
MO  64068-1973

EARLY EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

VARNELL, MARY C

CATHY_VARNELL@YAHOO.COM


MACIE L HERRIG

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/02/2022

1:15 PM

1:44 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

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DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/01/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/30/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/30/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/30/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/30/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/30/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/30/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/30/2019
POLICIES 12/30/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 12/30/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/30/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/30/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/30/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/01/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/30/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/13/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/13/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/27/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/21/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/21/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/12/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/01/2022




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 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Sarah Gann and Nicole Kitchell present with eight children, all 1-years-old
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Gabrielle Cooney and Amber Erskin present with three children, all under 12-months-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff present include director Mary "Cathy" Varnell, caregiver Erzsebet Cooney, and caregiver Rebecca Marquez
1 9 PRESCHOOL caregiver Aysia Pendleton present with nine children, all 4-years-old
1 14 PRESCHOOL caregiver Jennifer Wagoner present with fourteen children, all 5-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Cynthia Orozco present with ten children, all 3-years-old
1 7 SCHOOL AGE caregiver Hannah Seals present with seven children, all school age
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Kristina Salisbury and Melissa Gibson present with ten children, all 2-years-old

 
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by six children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Jamison Lewis as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/2/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by one child from the preschool class left the classroom to use the hallway restroom with no adult supervision.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/2/2022
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
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