DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR THE YOUNG YEARS

000177919

(573) 334-1999

735 N CLARK ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

WHITEHEAD INVESTMENT COMPANY

PO BOX 679
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701

NOLAN, ALEXIS ANN

csyyschool@gmail.com

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

160

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/29/2023

8:30 AM

1:59 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2453604030


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/13/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/20/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/25/1990
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/25/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/17/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/24/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/1990
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/25/1990
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/25/1990
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/26/1986
POLICIES 06/16/1992
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/25/1990
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/14/2016
STAFF SHEET 06/05/2018
APPLICATION 05/17/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/13/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/05/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/22/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/13/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/30/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/22/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/28/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 27
Total Children 122
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler Caregivers: Leticia Lopez and Tina Thompson with eight children ages fifteen months to twenty-one months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 2 Caregivers: Susie Keller and Carizma Fitzgerald with seven children ages six months to fourteen months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 1 Caregivers: Crystal Todd and Karen Matthews with seven children ages two months to nine months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 2 Caregivers: Melisa Seabaugh and Kaylyn Bohnert with eight children ages fourteen months to twenty-three months.
2 11 MIXED Orange Caregivers: Sami Miller and Teresa Tatum with one child two years of age and ten children three years of age.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Delores Graham-Office Manager Alexis Nolan-Director Janet Goodin-Board Chairperson Donni Green-Cook
2 10 PRESCHOOL Yelllow Caregivers: Tara Dees and Iliana Hahs with ten children ages three years of age to four years of age.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Green Caregivers: Maggie Swain and Kaitlyn Fincher with fourteen children ages three years of age to five years of age.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Purple Caregivers: Amanda Berry and Chris Pagano with ten children ages three years of age to five years of age.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Red Caregiver, Kali Whitworth with ten children all three years of age.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Blue Caregivers: Sarah Barnhart and Bekka Bollinger with twelve children ages three years of age to five years of age.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Back Green Caregivers: Kasey Honeycutt and Mia Barnfield with nine children all two years of age.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Back Blue Caregiver, Autmn Speakman with eight children all two years of age.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Back Red Caregiver, Elizabeth Sparks with eight children all two years of age.

 
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 walls located in Back Blue was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sheetrock and metal framing were exposed. This was located near the cots.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Infant 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 small holes were located in the wall and had exposed sheetrock. In addition, paint was peeling off the wall and there was exposed sheetrock paper. This was located where the baby gate was removed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Back Green was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the sheetrock was exposed and flaking off the wall. This was located near the air purifier.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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, sensory table, in Back Green was not in good condition as evidenced by the lid for the table contained splintered wood.
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
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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 Kasey Honeycutt.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the facility used the correct form; however, the medical provider failed to select whether or not the employee was in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious diseases.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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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

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