MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

Facility DVN
002621005

Phone
(417) 823-8117

Physical Address
3386 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65807-3928

Owner
MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

Mailing Address
851 E CAMBRIDGE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65807-3703

Provider/Director
PENROD, HEATHER L

E-mail Address
mtlc@att.net

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
BILLIE RUSSELL

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
82

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/13/2022

Arrival Time
11:00 AM

Departure Time
12:06 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2431051364

Document	Document-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	12/02/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION	12/02/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	09/30/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	09/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	11/22/2016
POLICIES	11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/30/2016
SAMPLE FORMS	11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE	11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	05/25/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	05/25/2011
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	11/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	09/30/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	05/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	05/23/2018
APPLICATION	08/14/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	09/30/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	06/12/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION	12/13/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	09/28/2021
STAFF SHEET	11/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST	12/02/2021

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
2:00PM	4:00PM	11/22/2016

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: NA

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 12

Total Children 61

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Magan Oveido and Ashley Walski was with children 2 to 11 months old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Holly Means was with children 10 to 15 months old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ashley Ecker and Nicole Meese were with children 14 to 23 months old.
2	9	MIXED	Katie Trafford and Marissa Murphy was with five (5) two (2) year old, three (3) three (3) year old and one (1) four (4) year old children.
1	7	MIXED	Deashe Shull was with two (2) two (2) year old and five (5) three (3) year old children.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Heather Penrod was present during inspection.
2	20	PRESCHOOL	Cristy Beezley and Payton Keen were with children 3 to 5 years old.
1	7	TWO YEAR OLDS	Tricia Fox was with children 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

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

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 9 children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years old with 8 2 years old, were cared for by Katie Trafford 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 9/13/2022
Violation Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 29 children, ages 2- years-old to 4-years old, were cared for by Marisa Murphey and Peyton Keen 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 9/13/2022

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

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