DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS ACADEMY INC.

001484059

(636) 561-8697

7767 HIGHWAY N
O FALLON
MO  63368-6702

KIDS ACADEMY INC.



 

BUFF, ERICA DAWN

erica.kidsacademy@gmail.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/20/2022

11:28 AM

2:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2431322356


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/02/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/06/2001
SAMPLE FORMS 03/06/2001
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/06/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/06/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/06/2001
POLICIES 03/06/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/26/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/26/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/06/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/06/2001
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/02/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/24/2017
APPLICATION 01/18/2019
STAFF SHEET 01/18/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/27/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/24/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/17/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/08/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/08/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/08/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/08/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/09/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 10
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 83
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Janet Kay, teacher, and Brooklyn Regan, teacher, were in attendance with seven children, ages 6-weeks-old to 7-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessie Nelson, teacher, and Terris Bergman, were in attendance with eight children, ages 6-months-old to 1-year-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Verna Wombacher, teacher, and Jennafer Moeser, teacher, were in attendance with eight children, ages 12-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Erica Buff, Director, and Katelyn Huddleston, Asst. Director, were in attendance with no children present.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Amelia Randall, teacher, and Kelli Carrico, teacher, were in attendance with nineteen children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Siera Hogan, teacher, Taylor Vott, teacher, were in attendance with thirteen children, all age 4-years-old.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Makayla Smith, teacher, and Chelsea Boyd, teacher, were in attendance with twenty children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Shayne Hanlen, cook, and Joy Barbaglia, teacher, were in attendance with eight children, all age 2-years-old.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (B) states: Facility owner(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2022
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Compliance
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: Chelsea Boyd.
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
Amelia Randall, Katelyn Huddleston, Chelsea Boyd did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Natasha Robertson and Chelsea Boyd 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

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Natasha Robertson and Chelsea Boyd.
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

Violation
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by 1 child did not have a medical report on file..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file 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
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
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
3 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

Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
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