DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FAMILY SELF-HELP CENTER, INC.

000199119

(417) 782-1772

1809 S CONNOR AVE
JOPLIN
MO  64804-1837

FAMILY SELF-HELP CENTER, INC.



 

SIMEK, SUZANNE JESSIE

suzannesimek@lafayettehouse.org

Incorporated

HEATHER E RADNEY

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

67

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 9 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/25/2023

11:08 AM

11:45 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2453797689


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/29/2009
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/25/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/07/1993
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/19/1993
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/19/1993
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/30/1986
POLICIES 05/19/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/06/1988
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/30/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/01/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/18/1986
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/15/1985
STAFF SHEET 03/14/2019
APPLICATION 03/14/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/18/1986
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/29/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 10/21/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/09/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/09/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/23/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/13/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/23/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/10/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   5/24/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
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 7
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sarah Myers and Donna Hutchcraft with children ages 4 months- 1 year old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kira Newhouse with children ages 1 year old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Susan Hickam and Taylor McDown present but not counting in ratio
1 6 PRESCHOOL Sherri Brinkoetter present with children 3-6 years old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Tannio Willis with children ages 2 years old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by soft materials or objects were placed under a sleeping infant in that a nursing pillow was placed under a 4 month old sleeping infant, who was wearing a swaddle.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. F. states: Soft materials or objects such as pillows, quilts, comforters, or sheepskins, even if covered by a sheet, shall not be placed under a sleeping infant. If a mattress cover to protect against wetness is used, it shall be tightly fitting and thin.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/25/2023
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by an 11 month old child was awake in a crib with a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/25/2023
Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was observed on the side of the crib.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/25/2023
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a 4 month old was asleep in a sleep sack with a fabric pacifier clip connecting the sleep sack to the pacifier in the child's mouth.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/25/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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