DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS CONNECTION

002774092

(573) 431-7100

801 N DESLOGE DR
DESLOGE
MO  63601-3229

A & E CHRISTOPHER LLC



 

BEERS, EMILY TAYLOR

emily.christopher@live.com


JESSICA SPENCER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

05/22/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2447697600


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/11/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/11/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/11/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/11/2019
POLICIES 07/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/11/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/11/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/11/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/17/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/06/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/16/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/11/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/11/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/11/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/11/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/25/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/30/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/04/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/04/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/12/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/25/2022




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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 38 inches. This was located along the back side of the fence, in three areas near the red stationary truck. This was also located along the right side, near the large climber.
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
5/18/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by car stops were not located along the side of the building. One car stop was not located along the fenced in play area.
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
5/18/2023
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, yellow shelf, in the two year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by the banded trim was either cracked or missing. In addition, a portion of the paneling was missing on the bottom-right side.
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
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Compliance Date
5/18/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, purple dinosaur, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by three cracks were located on the dinosaur. One crack was located on the top and the others were located on each side.
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
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Compliance Date
5/18/2023
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
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Compliance Date
5/18/2023
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