DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MINERAL AREA COLLEGE

000347986

(573) 518-2197

5270 FLAT RIVER RD
PARK HILLS
MO  63601

MINERAL AREA COLLEGE

PO BOX 1000
PARK HILLS
MO  63601-1000

SIKES, JENNIFER LYNN

jsikes@mineralarea.edu


JESSICA SPENCER

24 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

03/29/2023

3:00 PM

5:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2444197214


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/28/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/16/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/09/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/02/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/29/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/16/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/09/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/19/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/02/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/09/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/09/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/09/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/03/2019
POLICIES 11/16/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/16/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 6
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jennifer Sikes-Director Misti Conway-Caregiver
2 8 PRESCHOOL Robins Room Caregivers: Teyarah Williams and Saydee Sidebottom with eight children ages three years of age to five years of age.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Wrens Room Caregivers: Maelyn DeClue and Ali Ward with seven children all two year of age.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by three full length mirrors were not secure. The mirrors were located in the Robins Room, Cardinals Room and Wrens Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was unlocked and propped open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various Betco cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked back storage/mechanical room.
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
3/29/2023
Violation
The walls located in the Cardinals Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a small hole was located under the thermostat.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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 35 inches. This was located to the right of the swings and along the backside of the fence.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aveeno Baby Lotion. The item(s) was/were located on a cubby shelf and within children's reach.
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
3/29/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the staff break room/resources room was unlocked and propped open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the office door was unlocked and propped open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the storage room was unlocked and propped open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the back storage/mechanical room was unlocked and propped open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cords for the smart board's located in the Robins Room, Cardinals Room and Wrens Room were not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one cord to the tower garden was not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one diffuser in the Wrens Room was not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the Robins Room/Cardinals Room was obstructed in that one child was napping on a cot, in front of the exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
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
Compliance
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
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