DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALMOST HOME DAYCARE

001015976

(573) 721-1945

409 W LOVE ST
MEXICO
MO  65265-2768

BENJAMIN, BRENDA KAY



 

BENJAMIN, BRENDA KAY

bkbenjamin57@gmail.com


SUSAN MARIE DOUGLAS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

02/15/2023

10:15 AM

11:26 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2441315208


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/01/2022
APPLICATION 06/01/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/27/2007
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/01/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/27/1997
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/01/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/27/1997
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 09/27/1997
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/16/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/29/1997
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/09/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/09/2022
POLICIES 06/09/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 03/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/10/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/10/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/07/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/07/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/07/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/14/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   6/29/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 12 MIXED Brenda Benjamin , director and Martha Taylor, staff were present with 12 children ages 2 to 5. 2 children age 2 , 10 children age 3 to 5

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 annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/25/2023
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