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5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
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Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there were eleven children in care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
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Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/16/2022
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Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/16/2022
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Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/16/2022
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Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
8/2/2022
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Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Travis Anderson, Ebony Anderson and Keenya Spears within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
6/16/2022
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5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
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Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there is a storage closet in the nap room on the lower level. This storage room is filled with toys, equipment, refrigerator and other items and the space is filled very tight and stacked up posing a hazard in that the items can topple on a child. There is no door/gate or any other barrier to prevent the children from gaining access to this space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
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Violation
A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is 6'.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (G) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (H) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning solutions. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked bathroom cabinet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
12/5/2022
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Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured more than 9 inches in that the gate to the fence was wide opened to fit the car that was parked in the outdoor play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
12/5/2022
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the lattice surrounding porch on the outdoor play space has fallen down on one side and there is a car parked in the outdoor space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The walls located on the lower level at the entry-way was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the walls have splintering/exposed wood at the base of the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
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Violation
The concrete floors located lower level at the entrance was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by the flooring is painted and the paint is peeling off exposing the concrete.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 7. states: Concrete floors in areas counted as child care space shall be covered with carpet, tile, linoleum or other floor covering.
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The ceilings located on the lower level at the entry-way was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are missing ceiling tiles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
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Violation
The walls located on the lower level a the entry-way was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there is dry-wall and wood beams (2x4) exposed and a strip of insulation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
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5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
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Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the front entry with the microwave.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety 11 (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Unapproved extension cords shall not be used.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
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Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by the main childcare space does not have a plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the main childcare space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
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Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the see-saw is missing the second seat.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 2 (A) 1 states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
12/5/2022
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5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
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Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Homes in Missouri were not met as evidenced by licensing rules were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Homes in Missouri. Providers and assistants shall review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work, and shall be able to understand and apply the rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available and adults working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Ebony Anderson needs 2 clock hours .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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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: Ebony Anderson needs 10 clock hours for 2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
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5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Ebony Anderson, Keenya Spears and Travis Anderson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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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
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance
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RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance
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