DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRECIOUS HEARTS LEARNING CENTER, INC.

000957255

(573) 474-2073

2700 N BALLENGER LN
COLUMBIA
MO  65202-1146

PRECIOUS HEARTS LEARNING CENTER, INC.



 

GERAU, STACY LYNN

stacygerau@gmail.com

Incorporated

LU A GAINES

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/07/2022

2:10 PM

3:11 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2434896438


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/22/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 06/14/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/04/1997
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/02/2009
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/14/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/05/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/29/1994
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/05/1997
POLICIES 09/22/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/03/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/12/1999
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/17/1997
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/14/1994
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/1997
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/05/1997
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/07/2015
APPLICATION 03/05/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/12/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/17/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/14/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/17/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/17/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/01/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:15PM   5:15PM   3/5/2013
  7:45AM   8:45AM   3/5/2013



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 4
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS JS staff present with four children under 2 years old
3 41 MIXED All children were on the playground. Staff present were AS, KK, and MP. 3 two year olds. Children age 2 years through 12 years od. SG arrived during inspection.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that there was unapproved black mats under the climber in the infant playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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 41 children, ages 2 years-12 years, were cared for by 3 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
11/7/2022
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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