DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COTTONWOOD EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002832439

(573) 421-3025

1017 ARVIN RD
DEXTER
MO  63841-2500

COTTONWOOD EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY LLC



 

STAFFORD, KRISTA

COTTONWOOD19526@GMAIL.COM


SARAH L THACKER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

44

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/21/2023

8:58 AM

10:11 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2452974702


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/11/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/28/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/11/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/12/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/12/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/12/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/12/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/12/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/12/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/12/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/12/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/12/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/12/2020
POLICIES 08/12/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/13/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/26/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/29/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/21/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/21/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/13/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/24/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/21/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 5
Total Children 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 10 MIXED Teacher Makayla Boyt with 2 children 2 years of age, 4 children 4 years of age, 2 children 2 years of age, 1 child 6 years of age and 1 child 8 years of age.
1 8 MIXED Teacher Mia Phillips with 1 child 3 years of age, 1 child 4 years of age, 5 children 5 years of age and 1 child 10 years of age.
2 10 MIXED Teachers Jennifer St. John and Shanna Kight with 2 children 3 years of age, 5 children 4 years of age, 2 children 6 years of age and 1 child 7 years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present during the inspection was the Director Krista Stafford. There was also a 13-year-old volunteer that did not count in ratio.

 
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 staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/21/2023
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
8/21/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/21/2023
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
8/21/2023
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, the large play structure, in the playground was unsafe as evidenced by the material covering the platform at the top of the steps was no longer secured causing a tripping hazard.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/21/2023
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