DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MESSIAH LIGHTHOUSE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002170609

(417) 881-2192

925 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-3037

MESSIAH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SPRINGFIELD, MO.



 

PHILLIPS, JESSICA

messiahlighthousedirector@gmail.com

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/21/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/09/2009
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/09/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/09/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/09/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/09/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/09/2009
POLICIES 09/09/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/09/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/09/2009
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/15/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/01/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/01/2009
SAMPLE FORMS 08/01/2009
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/22/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/02/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/02/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/02/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/02/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/19/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/13/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/20/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/13/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an exposed imbed rock on the hill leading to the earth slides, and under one of the earth slide the ground has eroded creating a gap measuring 8 inches, one long bolt securing the slide to the ground is protruding and the black ground cover under the swings is exposed creating an tripping hazard.
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
2/6/2023
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
Compliance
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 TL and MW 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
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Compliance Date
3/21/2023
Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: TL, MW.
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
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Compliance Date
3/21/2023
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
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