DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

001129826

(417) 864-6152

246 N FARM ROAD 115
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-5614

OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION

215 S BARNES AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-2204

KIENTZLE, ELIZABETH ANNA

kshinnbrown@oac.ac

Incorporated

PENNY KREITZER

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/29/2023

9:15 AM

11:10 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450035490


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/22/1998
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/22/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/22/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/27/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/22/1998
POLICIES 08/22/1998
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/27/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/27/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/22/1998
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/12/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2020
APPLICATION 02/06/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/06/2020
STAFF SHEET 06/24/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/24/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/22/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/25/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/25/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/28/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/27/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/27/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/24/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/25/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 12
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jody Kouts and Tammy Chase, Caregivers, with 4 one year old children and 2 two year old children.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shanara Cheek and Crystal Hansen, Caregivers, with 1 eleven month infant, 2 one year old children and 3 two year old children.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Sherry Giefer, Therapist, was also present during the inspection.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Elizabeth Kientzle, Director; Carolyn Tryon and Lidya Thompson, Nutrition; and Flor Maria Bechtel Rodriguez, Family Advocate were also present at the facility during the inspection.
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Class #3 Closed for the summer.
4 11 PRESCHOOL Crystal Nobles, Shaley Burrus, Megan Hughes and Christina Raubs, Caregivers.

Compliance List
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 annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

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 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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that a small climber was placed on the grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor play equipment had a water hose that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (I) states: Ropes, loops or any hanging apparatus that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
Correction Required
Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

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
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
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