DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAPPY HEARTS DAYCARE LLC

002355259

(573) 837-3460

825 S ELLIS ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63703-7807

HAPPY HEARTS DAYCARE LLC

1014 BLOOMFIELD RD
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63703-6772

TERRY, NANCY JEAN

JARICAGREEN@GMAIL.COM


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/06/2023

3:35 PM

4:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2453911891


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/15/2020
APPLICATION 02/05/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/05/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/16/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/28/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/28/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/28/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/21/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 09/16/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/16/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/21/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/16/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/16/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/05/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/05/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/05/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/05/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/05/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/05/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/05/2021
POLICIES 02/05/2021
STAFF SHEET 02/05/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/29/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/26/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/01/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/23/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 2
Total Children 8
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 MIXED Caregivers: Nancy Terry and Camryn Henderson with five children two years of age and three children four years of age.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating a child care facility as evidenced by the water was disconnected.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration (4) states: The person(s) or legal entity who owns a child care facility shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for group child care homes and child care centers.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet all financial obligations and maintain compliance with licensing rules.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2023
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 diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2023
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that 4 exposed screws were located on the gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping tarp was showing through the resilient material posing a trip hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The door, located in the three year old room, used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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
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