DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S CORRAL CHILDCARE CENTER

000845714

(573) 686-2886

2337 N MAIN ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-2621

GARCIA, RONALYN MAE



 

VANCE, SHERRY LUANN

kcorral1@att.net


SARAH L THACKER

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

137

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 2327 N MAIN ST, POPLAR BLUFF, MO; MAIN BUILDING 2337 (GREEN BARN): 103 CAPACITY, BIRTH-16 YEARS; BUILDING 2327 (GREEN BRICK): 25 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; BUILDING #3 (TAN SIDING): 24 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 137 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 3 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

04/17/2023

9:02 AM

10:17 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2445305677


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/13/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/17/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/09/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/16/1997
POLICIES 01/16/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/16/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/16/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/16/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/16/1997
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/16/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/17/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/17/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2002
APPLICATION 10/18/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/31/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/01/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/01/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/30/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/19/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:30AM   12:30PM   11/2/2016
  3:30PM   4:30PM   11/2/2016



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 16
Total Children 66
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Dara Shaffer and Kimberly Smith with children 15 months to 20 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kelsey Vance and Stephanie Thurner with children ages 2 months to 16 months.
2 13 MIXED Caregivers Shannon Staats and April Baggett with children ages 2 to 3.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on the premises not counted in ratio were Amy Mancinas and Lesly Taylor-Smith and Sherry Vance with 2 volunteers, Colby Campbell and Ember Cowan.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Skyy Jackson and Sondra Simpson with children ages 3 to 4.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Sapphira Halliburton and Mia Osgood with children ages 4 to 5.
1 7 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver Amber Bridgewater with children ages 4 to 5.

 
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
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/19/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was peeling.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The walls located in the brick school age building was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the bare sheet rock was exposed at the corner of the wall near the back door.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The walls located in the white school age building under the door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole in the wall under the back door.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the school age white building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
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 1 board was unsecured between the 2 year old playground and the sidewalk.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were plastic panels leaning against the tree with some that had fallen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a broken cabinet laying near the brick building on the school age playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was edging that had popped up posing a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was wooden pallets stacked against the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The observed surface area under the wooden climber in the 2 year old playground, from which a child might fall consists of concrete.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The observed surface area under the slide in the infant/toddler playground, from which a child might fall consists of concrete.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The observed surface area under the Little Tikes Tree House, Dinosaur and Little Tikes Slide, from which a child might fall consists of carpet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
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
Furniture/equipment, the leather chair, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the leather was peeling.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by bedding was soiled/wet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for infant and toddler equipment as evidenced by toys were not washed when soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys which shall be washed when soiled. Toys, parts of toys or other materials shall not be small enough to be swallowed. Toys and materials shall include a minimum of one (1) approved item from each of the following categories for each infant and toddler in the licensed capacity of the facility:
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe, clean toys.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
Stationary equipment, the yellow bus, the plane, and the 3 stationary musical instruments, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the yellow slide, in the school age playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by it was broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Sapphira Haliburton needs 6 hours, Amy Mancinas needs 5 hours, Kimberly Smith needs 6 hours and Lesly Smith needs 12 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Amber Bridgewater as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2023
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