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


SHARLENE WHEATLEY

6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/11/2023

11:30 AM

1:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2438911494


DocumentDocument-Date
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
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/15/2018
APPLICATION 01/06/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/13/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/25/2022
STAFF SHEET 02/25/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/25/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/25/2022
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: 11
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 3
Total Children 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 10 MIXED Sheila Cottle and Jeff Kauffman with 10 children : 1 child age 2 years old 7 children age 3 years old 2 children 4 years old
1 2 MIXED Joyce Fryer with two children in front room: 1 child is 15 month and another child is 3 years old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An animal, a 3 dogs and several cats, which may pose a threat was accessible to the children in care as evidenced by three dogs and several feral cats were running around on the playground .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (8) (A) states: Animals which may pose a threat to the health or safety of children shall not be permitted on the premises or shall be penned securely in an area which is inaccessible to the children.
Correction Required
Potentially dangerous animals shall be inaccessible to the children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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. During the return inspection on January 11, 2023, there was trash under the edge of the outdoor fence toward the house next 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
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Compliance Date
1/11/2023
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.

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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
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Compliance Date
1/11/2023
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. On January 11, 2023 during the return inspection there were live and dead roaches on the kitchen floor and a dead roach on the first table in the classroom next to the bin holding bottled water. .
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
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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
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Compliance Date
1/11/2023
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
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Compliance Date
1/11/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
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
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Compliance Date
1/9/2023
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
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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
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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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/23/2022. This violation was self-reported by Joyce Fryer-Kauffmann..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
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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
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Compliance Date
1/11/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed