DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SHEPHERD'S TREE HOUSE LLC

002423201

(417) 778-6003

406 HALL ST
ALTON
MO  65606-8352

SHEPHERD'S TREE HOUSE LLC

PO BOX 429
ALTON
MO  65606-0429


shepherdstreehouse@outlook.com


SARAH L THACKER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/17/2023

11:50 AM

1:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450817368


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/13/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/09/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/13/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/30/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/09/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/09/2020
POLICIES 12/09/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/09/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/09/2020
APPLICATION 11/13/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/01/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/13/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/05/2013
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/13/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/28/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/10/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/10/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/10/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 9
Total Children 34
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Laiken Heck and Sally Simmons with children ages 6 weeks to 18 months.
2 9 MIXED Teachers Chloe Axelsen and Autum Hunter with 2 children 2 years of age and 7 children ages 3 years to 5 years.
2 6 MIXED Teacher Kaylee Nelson and Christina Kemper with 1 child 18 months of age and 5 children 2 years of age.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on the premises not counted in ratio include Director Ashley Schmidt and Cook Kelsey Deluna.
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Teacher Alyssa Cooper with children ages 6 years to 10 years.

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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Laiken Heck, Sally Simmons, Cora Morgan, Christina Kemper, Chloe Alexsen, Autum Hunter, Ashley Schmidt, Tamaria Jameson, George Blackwell and Kaylee Nelson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. As of 4/21/23, the FCSR check was not conducted for Cora Morgan and George Blackwell within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/17/2023
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 1 spindle leading outside down the first ramp 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was a 1 inch area in the floor, where the flooring was no longer together, exposing bare 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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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by grass growing over the resilient material under equipment.
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
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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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
7/17/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the walls along the bottom of the building on the infant/toddler side of the deck outside had areas that were no longer painted and could be torn off.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by an unsecured cord was observed under the television in the infant/toddler unit.
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
7/17/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by unsecured cords were observed hanging from a shelf and beside the water machine in the front room.
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
7/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the middle room was obstructed in that there was a cot placed against the emergency exit.
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
7/17/2023
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, airplane, 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Harley Howell needs 5 hours, Autumn Hunter needs 4 hours, Tamaria Jameson needs 5.5 hours, Cora Morgan needs 1 hour, Kaylee Nelson needs 5 hours, Ashley Schmidt needs 6.5 hours, and Sally Simmons needs 7 hours. As of 4/21/23, Autumn Hunter needs 4 hours, Tamaria Jameson needs 12 hours, Cora Morgan needs 1 hour, needs 5 hours, Ashley Schmidt needs 7.5 hours and Sally Simmons needs 7 hours.
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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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Sarah Chewning needs 1.5, Virginia (Ginger) Gazaway needs 6 hours, Ashley Schmidt needs 12 hours, Melissa Pearson needs 11 hours, Kacey Hollis needs 1 hour, Tamaria Killpack needs 4 hours, Kayla Person needs 10 hours. As of 4/25/2022, Sarah Chewning, Ginger Gazaway, Melissa Pearson, Kacey Hollis and Kayla Pearson are no longer employed. Ashley Schmidt still needs 12 hours and Tamaria Killpack needs 4 hours. As of 4/21/23, Ashley Schmidt needs 12 hours for 2021.
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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Compliance Date
7/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Christina Kemper and Autumn Hunter 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
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Compliance Date
7/17/2023
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/18/22.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/17/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/17/2023
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/17/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kaylee Nelson, George Blackwell, Cora Morgan, Christina Kemper, Autumn Hunter and Chloe Axelsen. As of 4/21/23, criminal background check results were not on file for Kaylee Nelson, George Blackwell, Cora Morgan and Autumn Hunter. As of 7/17/23, the criminal background check results were not on file for Kaylee Nelson.
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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Compliance Date

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