DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS KORNER DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL CENTER

002533995

(573) 334-4422

254 S SILVER SPRINGS RD
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63703-6310

KIDS KORNER DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL CENTER



 

BYERS, KAYLA ELIZABETH

kbyers@capefirst.org

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/26/2023

8:21 AM

10:51 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2451429590


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/18/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/18/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/18/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/24/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/24/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/24/2015
POLICIES 06/24/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/24/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/24/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/24/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/24/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/10/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/14/2017
APPLICATION 05/29/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/29/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/19/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/14/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/09/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/09/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 21
Total Children 67
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 223 B1 Caregivers: Brooke Pind, Kylie Cagle and Twanisha Hopings with five children ages fourteen months to twenty-one months.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 222 A2 Caregivers: Leah Pierce, Bella Kettler and Elly Pattengill with seven children ages ten months to fifteen months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 222 A1 Caregiver, Cynthia Hull with three children ages four months to eleven months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 227 B2 Caregiver, Nakyah Day with three children ages eighteen months to twenty-three months.
2 9 MIXED Room 218 Caregivers: Anayeli Munoz and Piper Hull with one child two years of age and eight children three years of age.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brycen Ludwig- Assistant Director/Designated Person in Charge Rachel Rolfing- Float Ashley Dunn- Administrative Assistant Trey Gibson-Cook
1 6 PRESCHOOL Room 213 Caregiver, Cora Hupp with six children ages three years of age to four years of age.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Room 233 Caregivers: Claudia Friedrich and Shumika Larry with eleven children four years of age to five years of age.
2 16 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers: Destiny Ledbetter and Lauren Sipes with sixteen children ages six years of age to eleven years of age.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 217 Caregivers: Anna Ziegler and Jazmin Nava with seven children all two years of age.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the electrical room in the gym was unlocked.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/26/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets in Room 229 were missing protective outlet covers.
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
7/26/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked desk drawer in Room 232.
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
7/26/2023
Violation
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/26/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two cans of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf in Room 229.
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
7/26/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: grocery bags. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked drawer in Room 217.
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
7/26/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gate on the stage was not in place.
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
7/26/2023
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
Furniture/equipment, laundry basket, in Room 222 A1 was not in good condition as evidenced by one handle was cracked.
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
7/26/2023
Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/26/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, yellow chair, in Room 217 was not in good condition as evidenced by the back of the chair was cracked.
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
7/26/2023
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