DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MOMO'S SUNSHINE AND GRACE

002681487

(660) 327-5437

23815 HIGHWAY 24
PARIS
MO  65275-2276

MOMO'S SUNSHINE AND GRACE, L.L.C.



 

LARSEN, MARY ELIZABETH

mary972@aol.com


SUSAN MARIE DOUGLAS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

49

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/23/2023

9:15 AM

10:47 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2453133799


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/24/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/12/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/12/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/25/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/25/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/23/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/23/2017
POLICIES 10/25/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/25/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/17/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/19/2017
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/19/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/31/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/19/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/06/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/03/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/19/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/08/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/12/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/21/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/21/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/20/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/20/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/18/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 02/01/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 6
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cameron Crigler, staff was present with 4 children ages 7 weeks to 9 months.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Charline Knight , staff was present with 2 children ages 12months and 21 months.
1 7 MIXED Amanda Farrell, staff was present with 7 children ages 2 and 3.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Mary Larsen , director and Peggy Jennings volunteer
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Jessica Fountain , staff was present with 8 children age 2 . First Steps Provider was present working with one child in the group.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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 gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, Infant swing , was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
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

Violation
Outdoor play equipment had tetherball that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (I) states: Ropes, loops or any hanging apparatus that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
Correction Required
Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Peggy Jennings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Peggy Jennings.
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
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed