DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAPPY HEARTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

002839156

(573) 395-4077

7530 ROUTE M
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101-9354

HAPPY HEARTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

2730 DEARDANE DR
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-2116

SAGE, DAWN VICTORIA

happyheartscdc2020@gmail.com


LAUREN R RAYWARNKE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

49

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/19/2023

10:00 AM

11:11 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2445461930


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/28/2022
APPLICATION 07/17/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/17/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/30/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/30/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/07/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/07/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/07/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/08/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/08/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/08/2020
POLICIES 07/07/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/28/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/11/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/11/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/23/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 09/22/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/28/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/06/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/06/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/02/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/06/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/13/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/05/2022
STAFF SHEET 10/13/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/28/2022




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 6
Total Children 43
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Dawn Sage (director) with 5 children, one child 5 months old, one child 6 months old, one child 7 months old and two children 10 months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Harley Spencer and Judy Lage with 8 children age 1.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Katherine Ortega with 10 children age 4.
1 12 PRESCHOOL Marcus Sage with 12 children ages 3 through 4 year's old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Katie Smith with 8 children age 2.

 
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a gate was missing from the infant room kitchen. Although the room was empty and the gate was found outside, the gate must remain in place at all times to prevent children from accessing the kitchen which is unapproved space in the infant room.
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
4/19/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach and Lysol cleaner. The item(s) was/were located underneath a sink in a unlocked kitchen cabinet in the infant 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
4/19/2023
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4-6 inches in three sections 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
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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 4-6 inches in three sections 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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the disaster and emergency plan was not present in the 2's room and preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/19/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children, ages 5 months through 10 months old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children, ages 3 through 4 year's old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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