DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING LODGE, L.L.C.

002120690

(636) 240-5634

140 T R HUGHES BLVD
O FALLON
MO  63366-2875

THE LEARNING LODGE, L.L.C.



 

MUELLER, HOLLY JUDITH

hmueller@thelearninglodge.net


AMY MUSSELMAN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

139

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/20/2023

9:50 AM

12:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439477569


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/20/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/04/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 12/04/2008
POLICIES 12/04/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/04/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/04/2008
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/04/2008
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/04/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/14/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/14/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/04/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/04/2008
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/27/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/26/2008
APPLICATION 11/05/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/20/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/19/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/12/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/25/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/23/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/23/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/23/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 18
Total Children 87
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Claire Rothernick, teacher, and Katelynn Bennett, teacher, were in attendance with seven children, ages 18-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stacey Cameron, teacher, and Carol Pogemiller, teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 9-months-old to 18-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Bumstead, teacher, and Taylor Pitman, teacher, were in attendance with eight children, ages 6-weeks-old to 9-months-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Holly Mueller, Director/LLC Managing Member, Amanda McBride, Assistant Director, Lauren Weber, Assistant Director, and Ashleigh Ziegemeier, Chef, were in attendance with no children present.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Katie Reed, teacher, and Emma Folkerts, teacher, were in attendance with fourteen children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Susan Cox, teacher, and Maggie Moreau, teacher, were in attendance with eighteen children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Susan Smoot, teacher, and Gabby Povich, teacher, were in attendance with nineteen children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Kelly Kempfer, teacher, and Kathie Sanders, teacher, were in attendance with fifteen children, all age 2-years-old.

 
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 walls located in Older Toddler Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by small hole in wall behind near closet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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

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 was not in good condition in that fence was cracked in several places..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/20/2023
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Taylor Pitman, who was hired on 1/16/22.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Kayley Farwell needs 2 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Kayley Farwell did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kayley Farwell as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Kayley Farwell.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayley Farwell and Taylor Pitman.
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

Compliance Date

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