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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
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Violation
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
5/1/2023
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by The open play area on the prek playground was not well maintained as evidenced by overgrowth coming through the fence on the right side of the playground and overgrown weeds present along the fence line.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a hole around the fence post (near the open gate to the neighboring property) measuring 8" deep and 1' by 10" in size was present.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
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Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured approximately 6" - 1' depending on the cot/mat being observed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an booster seat/floor level high chair.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
5/1/2023
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Violation
Outdoor play equipment, red foam topper on infant playground, was not safe as evidenced by exposed bolts or screws were not recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (H) states: Exposed bolts and screws shall be recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
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Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 4 children, ages 3 - 9 months, were cared for by 0 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
5/1/2023
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Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 30 children, ages 3-6, were cared for by 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
5/1/2023
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Violation
More than 50 children were observed in care and the director/individual in charge was included in the staff/child ratios; this occurred outside of naptime and there was no emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (2) states: If a center has an attendance of more than fifty (50) children, the center director or individual in charge shall not be included in staff/child ratios except during naptime or on an emergency substitute basis.
Correction Required
The director/individual in charge shall not be included in the ratio except as allowed.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/1/2023
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
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Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision in that staff left the classroom to attend the front door. No other staff were present in the infant class and the director was in the kitchen and available to attend the front door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide constant care and supervision of infants/toddlers as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
5/1/2023
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Violation
Provider was not alert to various needs of the child as evidenced by an infant approximately 3 months old was crying for over fifteen minutes. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 3. states: Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger, diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be alert to various need of the child.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/1/2023
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
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Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Child A immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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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
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
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