DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WEE CARE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002961059

(573) 445-5383

2601 N STADIUM BLVD
COLUMBIA
MO  65202-1272

WEE CARE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

LEWIS, SHERONA DEAN

WEECARECHILDCARECOMO@GMAIL.COM


LU A GAINES

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

51

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/06/2023

1:09 PM

3:49 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2438483677


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/19/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/28/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/28/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/28/2022
POLICIES 09/07/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/07/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/07/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/23/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/29/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/05/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/05/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/05/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/05/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/07/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/07/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/06/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/07/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/07/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 10/07/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/26/2022




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 5
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Sherona Lewis and LeighAnna Engle present with 7 children ages 3 months - 14 months.
2 9 MIXED In the Explorers Infant Toddler room, Staff Sarah Noonan was present with Four 2 year olds and 1 three year old. Also, in the Infant Toddler room, Staff Katherine Gorges was present with a second group of 4 children ages 13 months - 23 months.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Katherine Tufts on sight.

 
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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that Explorers bathroom and Creators room..
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
1/6/2023
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2023
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by was only posted in the office.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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