DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

1ST KIDS

000836519

(417) 468-2247

1001 S WHITE OAK ST
MARSHFIELD
MO  65706-2248

1ST KIDS

PO BOX 746
MARSHFIELD
MO  65706-0746

WARMAN, ETHYL JOANN

1STKIDS@MARSHFIELDFIRST.ORG

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 9 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/13/2023

10:25 AM

1:50 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450610151


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/22/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/22/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/30/2012
POLICIES 03/30/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/30/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/09/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/09/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/09/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/09/1999
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/29/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/29/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/14/1999
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/14/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/22/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/07/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/15/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/09/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/09/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/09/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/07/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 13
Total Children 71
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jennifer Auberry and Bethanne Johnston with 5 children ages 5 months to 9 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Trinity Whistle and Kennedy Stringer with 7 children age 13 months to 23 months.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Joann Warman and not counting in staff/child ratio.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Kaitlyn Rodman with 6 children ages 3-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Carol Finerty with 7 children ages 3-years-old to 4- years-old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Alivia O'Neal with 8 children ages 4-years-old to 5- years-old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Kimberly Bertoldie with 8 children ages 4-years-old to 5- years-old.
2 22 SCHOOL AGE Emily Cross and Alana McChesney with 22 children ages 5-years-old to 11- years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Nikki Crawford with 8 children ages 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom stall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The observed surface area under two (2) 4-person teeter-totters, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/13/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one of the metal fence post has a hole with sharp edges 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) 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
Submit Documentation

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 sections of the fencing on the north gate have unraveled creating gaps and the gates are leaning creating gaps over 3 1/2 inches between the gate and the fence post.
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

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance