DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MORELAND DAY CARE INC.

002000211

(660) 885-8795

115 E ELM ST
CLINTON
MO  64735-1426

MORELAND DAY CARE INC.



 

MORELAND, VICKIE ELAINE

MORELAND04@EMBARQMAIL.COM

Incorporated

LACEY BERENDZEN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/15/2022

10:18 AM

2:28 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2431183061


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/21/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/21/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/14/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 07/19/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/21/2006
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/21/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/21/2006
POLICIES 09/21/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/21/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/12/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/21/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/21/2006
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/05/2016
STAFF SHEET 06/08/2020
APPLICATION 06/08/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/29/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/26/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/01/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/01/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   7/15/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 16
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jadya Vaughn and Kaylee Pipes (nursing student from local college) with 4 infants, all children under 1 year old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Karla Stinnett and Chelsey Parker with 6 children. One child 11 months old and five children 1 year old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mckynna Lee and Jackie Corum with 8 children all 1 year old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kayla Blevins in office and assisting inspector.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Romeo (Patrick) Anos in kitchen cooking.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Hannah Matney and Samuel Corken came in to send teachers to break. They are floating throughout the classrooms.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Propst - office, arrived after her class around 11:30 am.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Tara Nichols and Georgia Vest with 14 children. Children age 3 and 4 years old.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Jannett Tabor and Jessica Lacer with 18 children. Children age 4 and 5 years old.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Kayla Burgess and Tristian Robinson with 10 children all 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Miralax. The item(s) was/were located in a child's cubby.
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
9/15/2022
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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 inches. The opening is the fencing that separates the IT playground and the preschool playground on the concrete near the building.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: plastic grocery bags and open plastic diaper packaging. The item(s) was/were located Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Preschool 1, and Preschool 2. These items were present in the children's cubbies.
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
9/15/2022
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the foam mats in the infant (by shelving units) and preschool (in the cozy corner and under the foam climbing pieces) classrooms are visibly dirty, peeling on edges, and small holes. They can no longer be cleaned properly and need to be replaced or removed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for library and language activities. The facility needed an additional 15-20 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. E. states: Library and language activities;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the cardboard building blocks are peeling.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the large blue foam sitting piece in the preschool classroom has a small hole exposing the foam. There is a risk of mold growing inside if the piece gets wet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Samuel Corken and Jayda Vaughn.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by the variance for the director has expired. A new variance has been submitted to the department today.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Romeo Anos.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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