DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S CORRAL CHILDCARE CENTER

000845714

(573) 686-2886

2337 N MAIN ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-2621

GARCIA, RONALYN MAE



 

VANCE, SHERRY LUANN

kcorral1@att.net


SARAH L THACKER

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

137

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 2327 N MAIN ST, POPLAR BLUFF, MO; MAIN BUILDING 2337 (GREEN BARN): 103 CAPACITY, BIRTH-16 YEARS; BUILDING 2327 (GREEN BRICK): 25 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; BUILDING #3 (TAN SIDING): 24 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS-16 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 137 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 3 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

07/12/2023

11:19 AM

1:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450528025


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/13/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/17/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/09/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/16/1997
POLICIES 01/16/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/16/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/16/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/16/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/16/1997
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/16/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/17/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/17/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2002
APPLICATION 10/18/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/31/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/01/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/01/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/30/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/19/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:30AM   12:30PM   11/2/2016
  3:30PM   4:30PM   11/2/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 20
Total Children 111
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Kelsey Vance and Crystal Champion with 1 child 3 months of age, 1 child 6 months of age, 2 children 12 months of age, 1 child 15 months of age, and 1 child 19 months of age.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Dara Scheffer and Emily Hicks with children 13 months of age to 23 months of age.
2 14 MIXED Teachers Miranda Powell and Shannon Staats with children ages 4 years to 7 years.
2 15 MIXED Teachers April Baggett and Katlynn Brackett with 4 children 2 years of age and 11 children 3 years of age.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on the premises not counted in ratio with no children in attendance include Sherry Vance, Director and Kim Smith, Assistant Director, Lesly Smith, Cleaner, Amy Mancinas, Cook and 2 Volunteers, Colby Campbell and Ember Cowan.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Teachers Sapphira Halliburton and Korra White with children ages 3 to 5.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Teachers Montana D'Angelo and Sondra Simpson with children ages 3 years to 4 years.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher Ceara Morrant with children ages 3 years to 4 years.
1 14 SCHOOL AGE Teacher Autumn Vancil with children ages 8 years to 14 years.
2 20 SCHOOL AGE Teachers Skyy Jackson and Nesha Hill with children ages 5 years to 7 years.

 
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the glass door leading to the playground in the downstairs preschool room was broken.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by an unsecured was hanging from the television in the white school age building.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 gallons of paint. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchenette area, bottom cabinet, of the white school age building.
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
7/12/2023
Violation
The walls located in the girls bathroom of the white school age building was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was a hole in the wall behind the door with exposed sheetrock.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the white school age building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 1 ceiling tile had what appeared to be a water stain.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
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 no resilient material was present.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the trash can on the school age nature playground was overflowing with no lid and there was trash laying around the playground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
Violation
The walls located in the upstairs bathroom on the left was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was peeling.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the girls bathroom of the white school age building.
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
7/12/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet in the girls bathroom of the brick school age building was not covered.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by an unsecured cord hanging from a shelf in the upstairs classroom on the left.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the white school age building was obstructed in that the door was blocked by cubbies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
Violation
The means of egress in the downstairs preschool room was obstructed in that the there was a shelf in front of the door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2023
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, the red/yellow car, green/blue car, and fire truck, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, wooden climber with the slide, in the school age nature playground was unsafe as evidenced by the 5th stair from the bottom was rotted. There were exposed nails and screws. The 10th step from the bottom had an exposed nail.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, the red/yellow car, green/blue car, and fire truck, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

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