DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING CASTLE LLC

002890297

(816) 293-5669

406 S MAIN ST
ARCHIE
MO  64725-9611

THE LEARNING CASTLE LLC

306 W CHESTNUT ST
ARCHIE
MO  64725-9576


payton.jamison17@gmail.com


MARY C MALOID

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

12/01/2022

11:20 AM

12:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2436389087


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/11/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/30/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/30/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/30/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/14/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/30/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/05/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/11/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/14/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 10/05/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/30/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/25/2022
POLICIES 01/27/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/27/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/27/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/25/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/27/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/12/2022
APPLICATION 11/15/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/23/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/23/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/30/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/12/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver KC with 3 one year olds and one infant
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver KS with 10 preschool children
1 4 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver PJ with 4 children all 6yrs and above
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver AF with 6 children all two years of age

 
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by there was access to the kitchen since no gate was present.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/1/2022
Violation
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that infant room.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the blue room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by outlet cover has peeling paint..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/1/2022
Violation
The walls located in the entry classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint in the reading nook and by the front door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 2 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/1/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in was used in front room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (13) (A) states: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters, portable electrical space heaters, or floor furnaces shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.
Correction Required
Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, sink, in the infant classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the left (hot) water handle was broken.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Background screening information was not retained in the file for Amber Frend, Kaleigh Cunningham and Megan Ummerteskee (Hill).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by Director has not been on premises during the last 4 inspections.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children, ages 3-5, were cared for by KS caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/1/2022
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Megan Hill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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 facility 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
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance