DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OZARK ACTION, INC.

000641907

(417) 778-6054

612 ANDREWS ST
ALTON
MO  65606

OZARK ACTION, INC.

RR 71 BOX 1007
ALTON
MO  65606-9701

MYERS, MICHELE

MMYERS@OAIWP.ORG

Incorporated

SARAH L THACKER

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

09/11/2023

10:25 AM

11:36 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/05/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/05/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/05/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/05/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/05/1995
POLICIES 06/05/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/05/1995
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/05/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/06/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2018
APPLICATION 04/01/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/01/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/01/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/21/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/07/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/03/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/03/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/03/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/03/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/15/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 5
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 15 MIXED Teacher Hope Judd and Aide Brenda Bettis with children ages 3 years to 5 years.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present not counted in ratio include the Center Manager Michele Myers, Sub Teresa Collins and Cook Melissa Pearson.

Compliance List
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by building next to the main building was not locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/11/2023
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches in 2 areas along the top of the fence located to the left of the shed.
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 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 the bottom of the fence from the bike track to the right has came unsecured from the concrete and can be pushed out.
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

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
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