DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF THE OZARKS

000236499

(417) 829-0800

1545 E PYTHIAN ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-2139

DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER OF THE OZARKS



 

STACYE, JEANETTE LEE

swalraven@dcoonline.com

Incorporated

SUNDEE BUMGARNER

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

138

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 72 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/02/2023

9:14 AM

2:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2442305290


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/23/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/21/1988
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/19/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/19/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/09/1993
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/09/1993
POLICIES 11/12/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/12/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/12/2013
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/26/2013
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/14/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/15/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/12/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/19/2014
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/13/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/14/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/13/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/25/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/19/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 23
Total Children 74
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bethany Trodden with 4 children ages 2 months to 8 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Reed and DyEllen Wallace with 7 children ages 6 weeks to 11 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alex Smith and Avery Esterline with 4 children 5 months to 11 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amy Sullinger and Pam Sweeten with 5 children ages 12 moths to 18 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rhonda Gabriel and Tina Ballard with 5 children ages 12 months to 22 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashlyn Larson and Marti Roy with 6 children ages 12 months to 24 months.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jeanette Stacye, Stephanie Lee, Jornesha Shelton and Jennifer Wetzel not counting in staff/child ratio
1 1 PRESCHOOL Debbra Masters with 1 -3 year old child.
5 28 PRESCHOOL Ericka Longpine, Trent Strictland, Joellen Bacon, Shanna Riley and Chance Cason with 28 children ages 3-years-old to 5- years-old.
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Shawna Johnsen, Pamela Keen and LaMonica Robinson with 15 children age 2-year-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for any child care staff member, board president or other board members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by incorrect name of owner.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/2/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located where the staff's back is to the classroom in classroom 12 and one blind spot when a staff is diapering in classroom 6.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in on fans in room 3 and 4.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: button battery and scissors. The item(s) was/were located in a drawer accessible to the children with a child safety latch that did not prevent opening in room 4.
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
2/2/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically in the activity room and room 3.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no plan in the activity room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Jeannie Crabbe, Charles Kinkade, and Bobbi Lowery 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
Compliance
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
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/2/2023
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