DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDER HEARTS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY LLC

002081769

(573) 465-4554

11697 COUNTY ROAD 8030
ROLLA
MO  65401

TENDER HEARTS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY LLC

11695 COUNTY ROAD 8030
ROLLA
MO  65401

FRYER-KAUFFMAN, JOYCE L

DFRYER@FIDNET.COM


KAYLA TODARO

6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/19/2022

12:30 PM

4:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2437699236


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/25/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/25/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/13/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/29/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/29/2005
POLICIES 01/05/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/05/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/05/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 08/29/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/19/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/29/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/20/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/05/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2005
APPLICATION 01/06/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/25/2022
STAFF SHEET 02/25/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/15/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/25/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   2/18/2010



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 13
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 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 13 MIXED MS present with 13 children: 2 children age 2 years old 7 children age 3 years old 1 child age 4 years old 1 child 5 years old 2 children who are 6 years old or older
1 5 MIXED SC present in front room with 5 children: 2 children under 2 years old 1 child 3 years old 2 children school age

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for JK1, RF, JK2, SS, MS, JW, LS within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed and rusted screws on the bottom of the back door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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

Violation
There was evidence of roaches in the kitchen floor and counter tops. There was a live roach on the kitchen counter in front of the microwave, near the stove and two live roaches on the floor near a bag of onions sitting on the floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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 the outlet cover by the chair in the backroom was missing.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2022
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the kitchen sink had dried food splattered.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are dirty dishes and standing water in the sink in the kitchen .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by rotting pumpkin, trash, and a sharp garden tool under the front porch where children enter the facility.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in one of three highchairs in the front room. The high chair had smeared dried food on the side of the tray.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the main child care room on the floors which had leftover food.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the nap room on the back door, leading to the playground. The door had grime and dirt on it.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by no OPEN Toolbox report available for JK1, RF, JK2, SS, MS, JW, LS to review on site for Safe Sleep Training.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate first aid was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not demonstrate the ability to carry out assigned responsibilities as evidenced by SS instructed an eight year old boy to put gloves on and clean up vomit on the bedsheets in a crib after a toddler had vomited.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (D) states: Caregivers shall be capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities and shall be willing and able to accept training and supervision.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall fulfill their assigned responsibilities and accept training/supervision.

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 13 children, ages 2 to 7 years old , were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for toddler nap period were not met as evidenced by a toddler was observed in bed while awake.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. H. states: Toddlers shall be taken out of bed for other activities when they awaken.
Correction Required
Toddlers shall be removed from a bed upon awakening.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2022
Violation
Provider was not alert to various needs of the child as evidenced by a toddler vomited and cried in a crib for 15 minutes. CIS Wheatley had to instruct staff to get the toddler out of the crib. In addition, the toddler had vomit on her clothing that was not cleaned up.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 3. states: Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger, diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be alert to various need of the child.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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