DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ABOUT OUR KIDS, INC.

002166203

(417) 681-0559

801 E 12TH ST
LAMAR
MO  64759-2141

ABOUT OUR KIDS, INC.

PO BOX 375
LAMAR
MO  64759-0375

MOREY, ZACHARY SETH

jerod@aokyouth.org

Incorporated

PENNY KREITZER

5 YEARS - 10 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

02/08/2023

3:38 PM

3:59 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2440915906


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/15/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/12/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/20/2009
POLICIES 08/20/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/20/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/20/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/23/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/20/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/05/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/20/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/20/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/23/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/06/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/20/2009
STAFF SHEET 12/18/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/01/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/26/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/15/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 2
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 15 SCHOOL AGE Sara Morey and Mandy Sturgell, Caregivers. Zach Morey arrived during the inspection.

 
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 annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/20/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Sara Morey needs 5 clock hours showing on OPEN.
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
2/8/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by one child was observed to walk from the building to the outdoor play area unaccompanied.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/8/2023
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Dalacey Garfield and Sara Morey. The criminal background check for Dalacey Garfield was observed on 2/8/2023. The criminal background check for Sara Morey is still needed.
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
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