MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
TADPOLES DAYCARE

Facility DVN
002546427

Phone
(417) 256-1234

Physical Address
906 W 1ST ST
WEST PLAINS
MO 65775-2355

Owner
MILL, MICHAEL EUGENE; MILL, LACY SUE

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
MILL, LACY SUE

E-mail Address
tadpolesdaycarewp@gmail.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
CAYLIN MERTZ

Age Range
12 MONTHS - 14 YEARS

Capacity
20

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
03/02/2023

Arrival Time
10:04 AM

Departure Time
12:18 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
SUPPLEMENTAL

Inspection ID
2442377094

Document	Document-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	08/10/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	08/01/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	10/08/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	10/08/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	10/05/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	10/05/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES	10/07/2015
POLICIES	08/31/2015
SAMPLE FORMS	08/31/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	09/16/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE	10/13/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	09/21/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	09/21/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/08/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/01/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	01/31/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	10/05/2015
SANITATION INSPECTION	03/22/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	05/26/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	05/05/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	05/05/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION	05/05/2022

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
3:45PM	5:00PM	8/10/2017
7:00AM	7:45AM	8/10/2017

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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 5

Total Children 13

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Staff Beverly Dye with 4 children; 1 child age one-year-old and 3 children age two-years-old.
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director, Lacy Mill and cook, Wanda Keller were also present but not in ratio.
2	9	PRESCHOOL	Staff Emily Ryan and Kayle Taylor with 9 children ages three-years-old to five-years-old.

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

Not Observed

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 availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by licensing rules were not available. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities. Correction Required Licensing rules shall be available and all caregivers working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 3/2/2023

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

Not Observed

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

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