DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPIRITED CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

002921977

(573) 717-9203

622 COTTONWOOD PLZ
KENNETT
MO  63857-2246

SPIRITED CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

BEAIRD, KRISTA

spiritedchildelc@gmail.com


SARAH L THACKER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/02/2022

9:05 AM

10:16 AM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2436406132


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/12/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/08/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/12/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/08/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/12/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/12/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/06/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/06/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/07/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/18/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/18/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/12/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/08/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/08/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/19/2022
APPLICATION 05/20/2022
POLICIES 07/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/15/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/15/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/16/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/07/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/12/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   9/16/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 2
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 13 MIXED Teachers TD and JJ with 6 children 2 years of age and 7 children ages 3 to 4.

 
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 rugs under the tables in each room were folded around the edges causing a tripping hazard.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Wild Flower space was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was exposed sheetrock.
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
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by the sheet(s) was/were soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. B. states: All bedding shall be clean with sheets laundered at least once a week. Once bedding has been used by a child, it shall not be used by another child until it has been laundered.
Correction Required
Each child who naps shall be assigned a clean sheet and blanket as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, slide structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for CM, TD, LG, and CL.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by breakfast today was a cereal bar and water.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (E) states: One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Correction Required
Milk shall be served as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by upon arrival the Director was not present, staff were unable to get files needed for the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
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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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance