DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TIGER CUB CARE

002692199

(660) 465-8511

450 E SIGLER AVE
MEMPHIS
MO  63555-1726

SCOTLAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT



 

SPURLOCK, VENESSA MARIE

spurlockv@scotlandcountyhospital.com


BETHANY CARREL DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/12/2023

11:42 AM

1:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2454436879


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/18/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/08/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/22/2017
POLICIES 02/11/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/11/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/11/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/13/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/11/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/12/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/12/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/13/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/13/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/20/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/13/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 03/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/22/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/22/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/01/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/07/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/31/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/22/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/22/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 4
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Heather Wilkerson. Age range 7 months through 15 months.
2 10 MIXED Staff: Venessa Spurlock and Abeni Sizemore. Age range 2 years through 5 years. Six 2 year old children.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Cara Romore. Not counted in child/staff ratio at arrival.

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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6 inches under the left 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 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 gates were loose and did not close/latch tightly. A small child could easily push the gates open.
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that Abeni Sizemore was observed changing a 2 year old child's diaper on a mat that was not in good condition on top of a deep freeze. This is not an approved diapering table and was not safe in the fact the child could have rolled off of the freezer and fall about 3 feet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/12/2023
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, Diapering mat, in the preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by it had rips and tears where the stuffing/foam was showing.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6. states: Caregivers changing diapers shall wash their hands with soap and running water each time after changing a child's diaper.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Separation requirements of diapering/hand wash areas from food service were not met as evidenced by diapering was not separate from the food service area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 7. states: The diapering area and hand washing area shall be separate from any food service area and any food-related materials.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep food items/supplies separate from diapering items.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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