DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

1ST KIDS

000836519

(417) 468-2247

1001 S WHITE OAK ST
MARSHFIELD
MO  65706-2248

1ST KIDS

PO BOX 746
MARSHFIELD
MO  65706-0746

WARMAN, ETHYL JOANN

1STKIDS@MARSHFIELDFIRST.ORG

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 9 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/23/2023

3:07 PM

4:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439607317


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/22/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/22/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/30/2012
POLICIES 03/30/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/30/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/09/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/09/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/09/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/09/1999
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/29/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/29/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/14/1999
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/14/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/22/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/25/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/24/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/27/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/26/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/24/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/12/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 10
Total Children 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Regina Pennington and Angela Stolba with 5 children age 12 months to 23 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katlyn Ford with 4 children ages 3 months to 12 months.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Joann Warman, not counting in staff/child ratio.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Carol Finerty with 9 children ages 3-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Alivia O'Neil (Donaldson) with 10 children age 4-years-old to 5- years-old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Kimberly Bertoldie with 6 children ages 4-years-old to 5- years-old.
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Monae Kochs with 11 children ages 6-years-old to 10-years-old.
1 7 SCHOOL AGE Ashley Arbogast with 7 children ages 5-years-old to 7- years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Lillyanne Vestal with 7 children ages 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: baby powder, diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located on shelves accessible to the children in a preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2023
Violation
There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a slide is 25" inches high and is located in gym.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment.
Correction Required
Pads or mats shall be in place as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
1/23/2023
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 8 to 9 inches at the base of the gate where the fencing has become detached from the gate frame.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Art work/teaching materials, hearts on long metallic looking ribbons, was observed hanging from the ceiling in the infant/toddler room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (D) states: Art work and teaching materials attached directly to the walls shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the wall area. No art work or teaching materials shall be hung from the ceilings or in the doorways.
Correction Required
Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2023
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, helicopter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
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