DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COX LEARNING CENTER SOUTH

000176607

(417) 269-6775

950 E PRIMROSE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-5256

LESTER E. COX MEDICAL CENTERS



 

HOUGH, PAYTON DAWN

KARRIE.RIDDER@COXHEALTH.COM

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

228

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/02/2023

10:17 AM

2:33 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2448345086


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/23/1985
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/06/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/23/1993
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/13/1982
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/12/1987
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/20/1990
POLICIES 03/22/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/28/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/28/1993
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/31/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/25/1985
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/15/1985
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/21/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/11/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 04/11/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/11/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/17/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/17/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/14/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/04/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/04/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/19/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   4/11/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 27
Total Children 128
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Hailey Bouchard with 4 children ages 5 months to 9 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lindsey Kesse and Kiana Boyce with 8 children ages 13 months to 23 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Laurisa Lauderdale and April Walterich with 7 children ages 13 months to 23 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Svetosslava Fanetti and Karla Dunlap with 8 children ages 12 months to 20 months.
1 8 MIXED Emily Dayl with 8 children ages 2-year-old to 3- years-old. This included 7- 2 year old children.
2 15 MIXED Savanna Satterfield and Kathia Fernandez with 15 children ages 2-year-old to 4- years-old. This included 1- 2 year old child.
7 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Karson Kershner, Karen Jordan, Payton Myler, Kelly Wadlington, Amber Jones, Elliot McPherson and Mary Bolton in building, not counting in staff/child ratio.
3 18 PRESCHOOL Anita Lewis, Emma Polston and Shauna Pierce with 18 children ages 3-year-old to 4- years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Abby Seabaugh with 10 children age 5- years-old.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Stephanie Sperber and Tracey Fiscus with 20 children age 3-year-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Eileen Boise and Kay Beatty with 14 children ages 4-year-old to 5- years-old.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Whitney Morris and Lizbeth Pardon with 16- 2 year old children.

 
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 Taylor Dishman 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/2/2023
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 fence was not in good condition in that small section of the chain link fence has unraveled with pointed metal pieces accessible to the children.
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 bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Compliance
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/2/2023
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/2/2023
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/2/2023
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