DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #9

001136425

(314) 426-1500

9632 MIDLAND BLVD
OVERLAND
MO  63114-3334

LS&B INC.



 

DOTSON, JESSICA NICOLE

MIDTCLC9@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

91

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/28/2023

10:55 AM

1:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2451550489


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/04/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/24/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/1998
POLICIES 06/22/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/1998
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/12/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/30/1998
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/30/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/19/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/29/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/22/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/02/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/19/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/19/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/14/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/19/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/30/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/19/2023
APPLICATION 05/18/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/23/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/23/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   6/26/2006



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 10
Total Children 71
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Corliss Jenkins, Teacher, and Brittany Pollard, Teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 2-months-old to 12-months-old.
2 16 MIXED Christina Thornton, Assistant Director, and Lawanda Gray, Teacher, were in attendance with sixteen children, fifteen children age 2-years-old and one child age 3-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jessica Dotson, Director, was in attendance with no children present.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Shana Proudie, Teacher, was in attendance with ten children, all age 4-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kendra Smith, Teacher, was in attendance with ten children, all age 3-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Courtney Simmons, Teacher, was in attendance with ten children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 19 SCHOOL AGE Chanel Cooper, Teacher, and Ja'lese Bolton, Teacher, were in attendance with nineteen children, ages 5-years-old to 11-years-old.

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
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 inches between the fence post and fencing in corner of front playground.
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

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
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5" on ramp railing due to missing ballister.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/28/2023
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
Outdoor equipment, red metal climber, red wooden climber, and red swings , in large rear playground was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling/chipped paint.
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

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