DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, IMPERIAL

002639158

(636) 296-4448

2862 SECKMAN RD
IMPERIAL
MO  63052-1941

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

PONZAR, SHANNON MARIE

DIRECTOR.IMPERIAL@CADENCE-ACADEMY.COM

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/25/2023

8:52 AM

1:11 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2446185808


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/02/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/25/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/06/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/06/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/03/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/25/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/06/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/07/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/21/2017
POLICIES 02/06/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 02/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/06/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/19/2017
APPLICATION 12/17/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/11/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/01/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/26/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/10/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/25/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/23/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/09/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/25/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 18
Total Children 86
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Brittany Dettenmeir & Emily Crider, Caregivers 6 - 7-13 Month Olds
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tailor Albrecht & Nichole Alty, Caregivers 7 - 15-21 Month Olds
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Michelle Murphy & Alexa Leinauer, Caregivers 6 - 19-23 Month Olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristen Huesgen, Caregiver 4 - 4-7 Month Olds
2 20 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Julie Griffin & Stacy Stringer, Caregivers 20 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
1 15 MIXED Abbi Sieve & Carah Williams, Caregivers 1 - 2 Year Olds 14 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Natalie Sullivan, Director
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jennifer Porter, Cook Brandon Ruegge, Caregiver
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Angie Bennett, Assistant Director
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Elizabeth Howard & Carrie Brooks, Caregivers 2 - 2 Year Olds 14 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS April Smith & Tia Laramine, Caregivers 12 - 2 Year Olds

 
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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Tailor Albrecht, Nichole Alty, Angela Bennett, Carrie Brooks, Emily Crider, Brian Crowley, Brittany Dettenmeir, Haleigh Green, Julie Griffin, Lindsay Heckman, Elizabeth Howard, Leigh-Ellen Louie, Bailey Loveless, Pamela Morff, Isabelle Murie, Michelle Murphy, Natalie Ponzar, Jenifer Porter, Lauren Rositz, Brandon Ruegge, Abigail Sieve, April Smith, Stacy Stringer, Brianna Teer & Karah Williams within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 Spiders Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint is chipped showing bare drywall to the right of the mirror.
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
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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 was not in good condition in that the bottom rail of the fence that connects to the shed was missing a piece & had 2 cracks & was sharp to the touch.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Butterflies Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by bare drywall paper was showing near the handwashing sink under the paper towel dispenser.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the Emergency Exit door in the Bumblebees Room does not easily open & close.
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
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the double sided Block Area shelf, in the Scorpions Room was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the trim edge is broken.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Kristina Huesgen & Tiana Laramine.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the Medical Provider failed to mark whether the patient was in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for the following caregivers: Lauren Rositz.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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