DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

001525282

(417) 864-4997

552 N STEWART AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-2127

OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

215 S BARNES AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-2204

THOMPSON, SHAWNEL CHRISTENE

kshinnbrown@oac.ac

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

84

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/10/2022

11:45 AM

3:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2435232481


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/20/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/28/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/20/2004
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2000
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/29/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/28/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/28/2000
SAMPLE FORMS 10/16/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/16/2000
POLICIES 09/10/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/10/2004
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/23/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/23/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/28/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/29/2022
STAFF SHEET 09/29/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/06/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/30/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/03/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 31
Total Children 48
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS MC, SS, LP with 4 children ages 12 months to 2 years-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS MJ, KA with 6 children ages 3 months to 2-years-old.
4 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS JD, MB, JR, DR with 5 children ages 10 months to 2 years-old.
10 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE JSW, CG, AW, MB, JW, SJ, JC, CP AP and ST in building not counting in staff/child ratio.
4 14 PRESCHOOL SD, CA, SRH, RJ with 14 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
4 8 PRESCHOOL SE, KW, TS, EH with 8 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
4 11 PRESCHOOL VL, EV, SA, CM with 11 children ages 3-years-old to 5-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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the west side of the preschool play yard that is adjacent to the parking lot does not have any type of barrier preventing a car from traveling through the fence, the same is observed on a section of the west side of the infant/toddler play yard fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for ES, TG.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/10/2022
Violation
TG 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 DR 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
11/10/2022
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
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/10/2022
Violation
2 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/10/2022
Violation
2 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/10/2022
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