DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

READY SET GROW

002919417

(573) 559-9681

103 N VANDEVENTER ST
KENNETT
MO  63857-1933

SYDNI'S KIDS & CO.LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

DARNELL, SYDNI ERIN

sydnidarnell@outlook.com


SARAH L THACKER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

31

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/12/2023

1:05 PM

1:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2448895663


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/29/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/29/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/29/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/29/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/29/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2022
APPLICATION 11/11/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 09/23/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/29/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/29/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/09/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/23/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/23/2022
POLICIES 12/20/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/23/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/20/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/05/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/20/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/23/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/23/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/23/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/23/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/20/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/04/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   12/20/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 4
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Kristin Wayne with children ages 6 months to 19 months.
3 18 MIXED Teachers Hailey Wade, Jennifer Lack and Director Sydni Darnell with 4 children 2 years of age and 14 children ages 3 years to 8 years.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Commet and Awesome Cleaner with Bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/12/2023
Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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 there entire middle section of the fence located between the brick building and the playground was unsecured.
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
Return Inspection

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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured between 4 inches and 7 inches.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/12/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 17 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed