DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

002264580

(573) 651-2516

2089 BESSIE ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701-5122

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY



 

WEBB, JENNIE MAY

jwebb@semo.edu

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

168

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/11/2022

8:00 AM

2:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2428829467


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/25/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/22/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/23/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/23/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/23/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 30
Total Children 115
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 3 Caregivers: Tammy Moore and Amber Cervantes with seven children ages thirteen months to twenty-three months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 1 Caregivers: Katie Stricker and Faith Story with seven children ages fifteen months to twenty-two months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 1 Caregivers: Kim Rueseler and Emilee Judy with eight children ages four months to eleven months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 2 Caregivers: Zoe Hann and Alyssa Mahathath with five children ages four months to eleven months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 2 Caregivers: Alexa Smith and Sydney Berthlett with seven children ages twelve months to twenty-two months.
3 10 MIXED Preschool 1 Caregivers: Liz Gaumer, Shelby Morice and Leanne Collier with five children two years of age and five children three years of age.
2 12 MIXED Pre-K Caregivers: Edie Lowes and Kate Dittmer with twelve children ages four years of age to eight years of age.
2 9 MIXED Two 3 Caregivers: Megan Mitchell and Lexi Webb with eight children two years of age and one child three years of age.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Joy Burnette-Operations Supervisor Jennie Webb-Director Joe Popp-Cook
2 17 PRESCHOOL Preschool 2 Caregivers: Jasmine Vaughn and Madi Brewster with seventeen children ages three years of age to four years of age.
3 13 PRESCHOOL Preschool 3 Caregivers: Chloe McAlister, Becca Dean and Kerrigan Moser with thirteen children ages three to four years of age.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Twos 1 Caregivers: Miranda Hartline and Ayanna Depree with nine children two years of age.
3 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Twos 2 Caregivers: Megan St. John, Lauren Potthast and Carlie Estes with eleven children two years of age.

 
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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Thomas Pujol within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a box fan was located on a half-shelf in Preschool 3. The fan had slots large enough for a child to stick their fingers into.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Advil and Coco Butter. The item(s) was/were located in a tote, located on a shelf in Toddler 2.
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
8/11/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by three window screens were torn and accessible to children. This was located on the front 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: antacid liquid. The item(s) was/were located under a cabinet, in Preschool 2.
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
8/11/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, half-dome climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

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: Jennie Webb, Kaitlynn Masidonski and Connor Agers.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when an accident/incident occurred at 11:30 am, parents were notified at 3:30 pm.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/11/2022
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 Juliette Abernathy. The facility had a temporary criminal background check; however, it expired on 6/27/2022.
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