DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING CONNECTION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC

001875190

(573) 893-4469

136 SCOTT STATION RD
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-4974

LEARNING CONNECTION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC



 

KOELLING, NENA LYNN

LCCDC@EMBARQMAIL.COM


LAUREN R RAYWARNKE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 56 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

10/06/2022

9:30 AM

11:55 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2432441835


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/25/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/28/2004
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/24/2004
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/09/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/28/2004
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/25/2004
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/24/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/24/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 08/24/2004
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/24/2004
POLICIES 08/24/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/24/2004
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/24/2004
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/20/2020
APPLICATION 07/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 09/15/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/25/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/06/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/25/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 15
Total Children 48
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS C.J. and A.R with 7 children, three children 4 months old, one child 6 months old, one child 7 months old, one child 9 months old and one child 11 months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS S.S. and E.B. with 6 children age 1.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE N.K. and S.N. in the main office with 0 children.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE J.G. with 0 children in the kitchen cooking lunch.
2 10 PRESCHOOL L.A. and T.S. with 10 children, eight children age 3 and two children age 4.
2 14 PRESCHOOL C.G. and B.S. with 14 children, one child age 3, ten children age 4 and three children age 5.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS G.W. and M.S. with 11 children age 2.
2 1 TWO YEAR OLDS L.P. and L.W. with 1 child age 2. L.P. and L.W. are representatives of First Steps.

 
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 annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

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 walls located in the 3's and 4's classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there is a 2 inch by 2 inch square hole in the wall, with the main water shut off and insulation exposed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence gate that is located to the right of the school age entrance if you are facing the school age building does not have a preventative on the gate. Preschool children can easily open the gate and be off of the child care premises.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located by the entrance of the building was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the front door of the building on the interior is missing the trim around the door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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, arch 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, toddler swing, 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 included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: A.H and A.H.1..
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
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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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H..
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
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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