DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

002621005

(417) 823-8117

3386 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-3928

MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

851 E CAMBRIDGE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-3703

PENROD, HEATHER L

mtlc@att.net


HEATHER E RADNEY

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

11/22/2022

12:31 PM

12:42 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2435849911


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/02/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/30/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/22/2016
POLICIES 11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/30/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/25/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/25/2011
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/30/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/23/2018
APPLICATION 08/14/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/30/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/13/2021
STAFF SHEET 11/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/02/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/02/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/28/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   11/22/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 9
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS MO and AW with children ages 2 months-1 year old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS MM and JH with 1 year old children
1 10 PRESCHOOL JD with children ages 2-3 years old (4 2 year olds)
2 13 PRESCHOOL MM and EL with children ages 4-10 years old
1 10 PRESCHOOL KT with children ages 2-4 years old (4 2 year olds)
1 10 PRESCHOOL DS with children ages 2-4 years old (2 2 year olds)

Compliance List
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
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that CI Radney and CI Mertz' eyes needed to adjust to the darkness in order to see and count the children napping on cots.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one of the two electrical outlets was not covered as the plastic outlet cover was mssing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by the caregiver was present with napping children but was unable to see and hear all children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 5. states: A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.
Correction Required
A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for two child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. states: A parent or guardian exemption, by which a child shall be exempted from immunization requirements if one (1) parent or guardian files a written objection to immunization with the day care administrator. Exemptions shall be accepted by the day care administrator when the necessary information as determined by the department is filed with the day care administrator by the parent or guardian. Exemption forms shall be provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185).
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/22/2022
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