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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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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 the tension wire located along the bottom of the fence was loose. This was located on the infant/toddler play area.
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
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Violation
The walls located in the Yellow Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the door frame had exposed/splintered wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification
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Violation
The walls located in the Purple Room's restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two small holes were located in the wall, due to the toilet paper holder being pulled out.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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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
Return Inspection
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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
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tarp was showing through the resilient material.
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
Return Inspection
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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 the fence was not secure in two areas to the center fence posts. This was located on the far-left side of the play area (near the parking lot).
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
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Violation
The walls located in the Cafeteria was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was peeling off the back wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: multiple bottles of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf that was within children's reach in the Cafeteria, Yellow Room and Teal Room.
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
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was unlocked and open allowing children access.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
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Violation
Furniture/equipment, red/black rolling chair, in the Purple Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the chair was peeling.
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
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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Violation
Outdoor equipment, large dark green climber, in 2's and up outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the platform was cracked in one area.
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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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
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Violation
Madison Hicks, Kara Hovick, Larissa Lawson, Kelsey Radford and Mary Tripp did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Ava Eden needs nine hours and Shyanna Orrick needs 1 hour.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Larissa Lawson, Brooklynn Schrag and Mary Tripp as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Heather Degonia, Larissa Lawson, Brooklynn Schrag and Mary Tripp.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
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Violation
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by one child two years of age was left unattended in the Purple Room's restroom. CI, Spencer was inspecting the classroom and observed five children. While inspecting the restroom located in the classroom, CI, Spencer, looked under the sink. One child was hiding under the sink. The staff member was asked if she was missing any friends. The staff member was aware that she was short one child and was aware of the child's location; however, continued to allow the child to hide in the restroom. The child was in the restroom hiding for less than five minutes. Child was immediately re-directed and joined her friends. The director and staff member discussed this situation and is working on ways to prevent this from occurring again. Facility was provided technical assistance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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Violation
Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by one child, three years of age was placed in a high chair. CI, Spencer entered the Purple Room and observed one child in a high chair. The child was immediately removed. The staff member was questioned about the situation. The staff member stated the child was placed in the high chair due to hitting her friends. In addition, the staff member stated she was trying to assist children in the restroom. She said she could not help the children in the restroom and keep the other child from hitting her friends. The child was in the high chair for less than five minutes. The staff member denied using this as a form of discipline. Age- appropriate methods were discussed with the staff member. Additionally, it was recommended to the staff member that if she needed assistance, she should have asked for help. The staff member stated she asked two office staff members for help. One office staff denied the staff member asking for assistance. The other office staff member stated she had assisted the staff member prior to and after this incident. Director and staff member discussed the situation and is working on ways to prevent this from occurring again. Staff member notified the parent and filled out an Accident/Incident Form. Technical Assistance was provided .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 3. states: Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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Violation
Requirements for infant's feeding schedule were not followed as stated by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 2. states: Regular snack and meal times according to each infant's individual feeding schedule as stated by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
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Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when an accident/incident occurred at 9:20 AM, parent was notified at 5:23 PM. In addition: accident/incident occurred at 4:00 PM, parent notified at 5:05 PM, accident/incident occurred at 9:20 AM, parent notified at 4:38 PM and accident/incident occurred at 8:42 AM, parent notified at 4:38 PM.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
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Violation
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (E) states: One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Correction Required
Milk shall be served as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
7/3/2023
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sami Meyer and Austin Hassell.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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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. —
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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