DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LAUGH & LEARN DAYCARE

002499925

(573) 231-1225

1606 RINKER ST
HANNIBAL
MO  63401-5828

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH



 

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH

arnetta_gch@yahoo.com


JONATHAN BRADLEY

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

11/10/2022

8:51 AM

8:51 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2435150695


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/11/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/22/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/29/2022
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/26/2014
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2014
POLICIES 10/20/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/08/2015
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 11/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/11/2014
APPLICATION 03/29/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/10/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/08/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/08/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/08/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/18/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/20/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   2/20/2017
  7:00AM   8:00AM   2/20/2017



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.

 
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by three children children 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on small blankets on the floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 1 A states: A cot, bed, sofa, padded playpen or crib shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, toys on ground (dump truck, broken lawn mower, misc. broken toys, in outdoor play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by broken pieces with sharp plastic edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, wooden swingset and climber, in outdoor play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by screws and nails were showing through the boards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, wooden swingset and climber, in outdoor play yard was unsafe as evidenced by there were no ladders on the climbing equipment on one side which left openings of 20 to 24 inches wide where the children could fall from the climber approximately 4 to 6 feet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, wooden swingset/climber, in outdoor play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint and broken boards (boards were rotting and falling apart on the red swingset).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor play equipment, wooden climber/swingset, was not safe as evidenced by exposed bolts or screws were not recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (H) states: Exposed bolts and screws shall be recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Jumping equipment, medium sized trampoline was being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (J) states: Trampolines shall not be used. Mini trampolines, aerobic bouncers or other similar small jumping equipment may be used with close supervision.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide close supervision when children use mini-trampolines or other jumping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Ryan Darnell (new household member).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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 child care provider 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Ryan Darnell (new household member).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance