DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAPPY ZONE CHILDCARE ACADEMY LLC

002806011

(573) 475-9138

223 EDMONDSON ST
SIKESTON
MO  63801-5928

HAPPY ZONE CHILDCARE ACADEMY LLC



 

ARMSTRONG, STEPHANIE YVONNE

HAPPYZONEKIDZ@GMAIL.COM


SAMINA C ODLE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

03/22/2023

12:20 PM

1:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2443618050


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/10/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/06/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/06/2020
SAFETY PLAN 12/07/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/07/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 12/07/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/07/2020
POLICIES 01/12/2021
APPLICATION 02/19/2021
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/07/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/10/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/06/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/06/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/05/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/11/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/06/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/22/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/20/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/22/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/22/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/27/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   10/18/2021
  7:00AM   8:00AM   10/18/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 1
Total Children 8
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Veronica Mills with eight children aged 8mo to 4 years.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located the unlatched cabinet under the kitchen sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
3/22/2023
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that an approximately 20ft span of the fence was knocked down on 12/9/22 due to the storms. The director has spoken to contractors regarding having it repaired and was told they have to wait for the ground to dry out before they can repair it. Children are not currently going outside to the playground. The playground is kept locked and inaccessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/22/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: multiple cans of paint, detergent and cleaning solution. The item(s) was/were located the storage area off the side of the kitchen that was unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
3/22/2023
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Stephanie Armstrong needs 7.5 clock hours and Veronica Mills needs 10 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. 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

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance