DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS AHOY LEARN AND CARE CENTER, LLC

001929382

(636) 239-0115

1890 E 9TH ST
WASHINGTON
MO  63090-3554

KIDS AHOY LEARN AND CARE CENTER, LLC



 

SMITH, CHRISTINA

bbough@hotmail.com

Incorporated

ALLA GERASIMOVA

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

161

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

17 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/14/2023

9:00 AM

2:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2451739473


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/14/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/14/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/21/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/13/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/15/2014
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/25/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 07/30/2014
POLICIES 07/30/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/30/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/30/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/30/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/30/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/30/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/13/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/14/2016
APPLICATION 05/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/31/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/12/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/14/2014
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/17/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/12/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/14/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/31/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/04/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:30PM   4:30PM   7/12/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 12
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 17
Total Children 86
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amanda Winters and Morgan Misuracos with six children all age under 12 month.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tina West and Katlynn Neal with seven children all 1 year old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kelli Wedge and Emily Steenbock with six children ages 9 month to 1.5 years old.
2 13 MIXED Jessy Cruzen and Monica West with thirteen children ages 2-3 years old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Bill Stewart an owner, Christina Smith a director, Emily Flowers an assistant director and Kelly Brown a cook with no children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Loretta West with ten children ages 3-6 years old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Anna Fox with ten children ages 3-5 years old.
2 26 SCHOOL AGE Morgan Buddemeyer and Brianna McGee with 26 children of school age( 6-12 years old)
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Wendy Riha with eight children age 2 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: all purpose cleaner, Clorox, acid bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located inside the closet in a bathroom of 2-3 years old classroom.
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
8/14/2023
Violation
There was evidence of spiders/webs in under the sink cabinet in the 2-3 years old classroom and older infants classroom bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in under and around the diaper changing mat in an infants/toddlers classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2023
Violation
There was evidence of insects in the bathroom of 2 years old classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies, Clorox . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked under the sink cabinet of 2 years old classroom .
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
8/14/2023
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
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that two mattresses were bigger than the sheets in a pack and plays .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/14/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Morgan Misuraco, Angela Schmitz
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Buddemeyer Morgan 3 hours, Flowers Emily 0.5 hour, Stenbock Emily 8.75 hours, Wedge Kelli 8.5 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 Amanda Winters, Aubree Hakenewerth, Jessica Cruzen , Melody Hall 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Morgan Buddemeyer, Jessica Cruzen, Melody Hall, Emily Flowers , Amanda Winters, Kelly Wedge, Aubree Hakenewerth , Loretta West .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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