DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALMOST HOME DAYCARE

001015976

(573) 721-1945

409 W LOVE ST
MEXICO
MO  65265-2768

BENJAMIN, BRENDA KAY



 

BENJAMIN, BRENDA KAY

bkbenjamin57@gmail.com


SUSAN MARIE DOUGLAS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

04/14/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2445210819


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/01/2022
APPLICATION 06/01/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/27/2007
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/01/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/27/1997
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/01/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/27/1997
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 09/27/1997
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/12/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/29/1997
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/09/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/09/2022
POLICIES 06/09/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 03/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/10/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/10/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/07/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/07/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/07/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/14/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   6/29/2020



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.

 
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 annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/12/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/14/2023
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