DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #9

001136425

(314) 426-1500

9632 MIDLAND BLVD
OVERLAND
MO  63114-3334

LS&B INC.



 

DOTSON, JESSICA NICOLE

MIDTCLC9@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

SHALINDA WALLACE

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

91

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/09/2023

12:25 PM

1:42 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2438780796


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/02/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/01/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/01/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/25/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/25/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/15/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/02/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/22/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/29/2001
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/06/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/25/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/30/1998
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/12/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/1998
POLICIES 06/22/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/1998
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/24/1998
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/11/2011
APPLICATION 05/18/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/23/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/23/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   6/26/2006



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 13
Total Children 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Corliss Jenkins & Lawanda Gray (Teachers)- Eight children, 7-months-old to 12-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Opal Winston & Jalese Bolton (Teachers)- Seven children, 7-months-old to 14-months-old.
2 16 MIXED Passion Guildeaux & Precious Sistrunk (Teachers)- Sixteen children, 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jessica Dotson- Director Christina Thorton-Assistant Director Kayla Deak- Teacher/Floater
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kendra Smith (Teacher)- Ten children, all 3-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Zaria Simmons & Chanel Cooper (Teachers)-Ten children, 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Courtney Simmons (Teacher)- Ten children, 4-years-old to 5-years-old.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
1/9/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a wooden pallet that is sitting against one of the outdoor sheds that needs to be removed.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/9/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one of the poles that blocks access to the air conditioning unit was detached and needs to be reattached.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/9/2023
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/9/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the red climbing structure, in the outdoor play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the red paint was peeling in several areas on the playground structure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Jessica Dotson -2 & Chanel Cooper-12.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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