DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE APPLES LEARNING CENTER

002109248

(660) 476-2252

409 E DOVER ST
APPLETON CITY
MO  64724-1707

PAYTON EYE, SARAH



 

PAYTON EYE, SARAH

PAYTON04@HOTMAIL.COM


LACEY BERENDZEN

BIRTH - 11 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/30/2022

4:04 PM

4:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2436208373


DocumentDocument-Date
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/04/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/28/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/06/2008
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/28/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 07/03/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/03/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/28/2008
POLICIES 07/03/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/05/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/03/2008
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/28/2008
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/23/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/23/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/25/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/03/2008
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2008
APPLICATION 06/09/2020
STAFF SHEET 06/09/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/12/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/16/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/19/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/12/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/15/2022




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.

 
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen is open to children, there is not a gate or door preventing children's access to the kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, plastic nap mats, in the common area on a shelf was not in good condition as evidenced by several of the plastic mats have holes exposing the foam inside.
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
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
Violation
Outdoor equipment, two green plastic swings, in playground attached to swing set was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the plastic seats are broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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 play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/30/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Lisa Bolton needs 6 hours, Dusty Braun needs 1 hour, Sarah Eye 6 hours, Brenna Getz needs 6 hours, and Brittanni Turner needs 6 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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