DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING CASTLE LLC

002890297

(816) 293-5669

406 S MAIN ST
ARCHIE
MO  64725-9611

THE LEARNING CASTLE LLC

306 W CHESTNUT ST
ARCHIE
MO  64725-9576


payton.jamison17@gmail.com


CRYSTAL HEISER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/07/2022

11:40 AM

12:45 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2432582214


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/11/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/30/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/30/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/30/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/14/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/30/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/05/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/11/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/14/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 10/05/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/30/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/25/2022
POLICIES 01/27/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/27/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/27/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/25/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/27/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/12/2022
APPLICATION 11/15/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/23/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/23/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/30/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/12/2022




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 5
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers BR and KC with 5 children all infants
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver MH with 8 preschool children
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver KS with 8 school age children
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver AF with 3 children all two 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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by Little Tykes Green Mountain broken with sharp edges.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rusted little tykes piano.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by Doll house is broken with sharp edges.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located on the back wall of the infant room positioning the caregiver's back to the classroom while in use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in in the entry classroom on the front door and reading nook.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the children's hall restroom on the walls around the sink and toilet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the blue room on the walls and step.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The walls located in the blue room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint.
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

Violation
The walls located in the lunch room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint.
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
10/7/2022
Violation
The walls located in the entry classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint in the reading nook and by the front 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

Violation
The walls located in the 2 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint.
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by visible dirt on the toddler chairs in the two year old classroom.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the rug in the blue room had visible dirt and stains.
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 diaper changing table in the infant classroom has tape residue within reach of crawling children.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by black sticky residue on shelf in preschool room.
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 sticky residue in school age room shelf.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by the sheet(s) was/were soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. B. states: All bedding shall be clean with sheets laundered at least once a week. Once bedding has been used by a child, it shall not be used by another child until it has been laundered.
Correction Required
Each child who naps shall be assigned a clean sheet and blanket as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
Furniture/equipment, sink, in the infant classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the left (hot) water handle was broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The facility has not submitted the approval request for proposed director: Kimberly Smith.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. B. states: Once the center director or group child care home provider is certificated by the department, the Center Director/Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form shall be submitted to the department and maintained on file at the facility. See Center Director/Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
An approval request form shall be submitted to the department.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by the director has not been approved.
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
10/7/2022
Violation
Background screening information was not retained in the file for Amber Frend, Kaleigh Cunningham and Megan Ummerteskee (Hill).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Amber Frend.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
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 Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST for the following staff: Kaleigh Cunningham and Amber Frend.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kaleigh Cunningham and Amber Frend 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/7/2022
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
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Megan Hill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (8) states: A copy of qualifying background screening results shall be kept on file for child care staff members, as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

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