DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KRADLE TO KRAYON CHILDCARE, LLC

002267961

(573) 346-5558

455 3RD ST
CAMDENTON
MO  65020-9695

KRADLE TO KRAYON CHILDCARE, LLC

4041 OSAGE BEACH PKY
OSAGE BEACH
MO  65065

PALMER, LAKIN NICOLE

kradletokrayon@ymail.com


CAYLIN MERTZ

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/24/2023

12:15 AM

12:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2443775505


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/15/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/26/2011
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/20/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/01/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/19/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/04/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/04/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/28/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/04/2011
POLICIES 01/04/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/19/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/26/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/01/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/01/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/04/2011
STAFF SHEET 02/22/2019
APPLICATION 02/22/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/19/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/11/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/18/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/18/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 9
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Haley Montez with 4 children ages seven-months-old to one-year-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Megan Manestar with 8 children age one-year-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Mary Stevens with 4 children ages three-months-old to six-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Laken Palmer also present but not in ratio.
3 28 PRESCHOOL Staff Ashley Blain, Kayla Jennings, and Sara Ward with 28 children; 1 child age two-years-old and 27 preschool age children.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Haley Dickens with 7 children age two-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by exposed footings on the police car on the preschool playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 32 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An exit located in the 2 year old room was blocked by a cot.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 25 children, ages three-years-old to five-years-old, were cared for by 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
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
Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision in that caregiver, Mary Stevens, was observed outside the classroom on two occasions during the inspection, leaving the children with no caregiver.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide constant care and supervision of infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
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
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