DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS KORNER DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL CENTER

002533995

(573) 334-4422

254 S SILVER SPRINGS RD
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63703-6310

KIDS KORNER DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL CENTER



 

BYERS, KAYLA ELIZABETH

kbyers@capefirst.org

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/20/2023

9:20 AM

11:37 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2455194106


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/18/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/18/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/18/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/24/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/24/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/24/2015
POLICIES 06/24/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/24/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/24/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/24/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/24/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/10/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/14/2017
APPLICATION 05/29/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/29/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/20/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/09/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/09/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 15
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 1 Caregivers: Twanisha Hopings, Kylie Cagle and Makayla West with eight children ages sixteen months to twenty-one months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 2 Caregivers: Leah Pierce and Madi Tellez with four children ages ten months to fourteen months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 1 Caregiver, Cynthia Hull with three children ages five months to nine months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 227 Caregivers: Cora Hupp and Pieper Hull with four children ages twenty months to twenty-three months.
1 8 MIXED Room 218 Caregiver, Brooke Pind with three children two years of age and five children three years of age.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kayla Byers- Director Ashley Dunn- Administrative Assistant Brycen Ludwig- Assistant Director Donna Jenkins- Cook
1 10 PRESCHOOL Room 213 Caregiver, Claudia Friedrich with ten children ages three years of age to five years of age.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 217 Caregiver, Anayeli Munoz with four children all two years of age.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/12/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kayla Byers, Ashley Dunn, Rose Brothers, Cynthia Hull, Donna Jenkins, Johnathan Campbell, Katelyn Burton, Derek Byers, Eric Burton, Ben Burton, Nathan Ammon, David Urzi, Julie Urzi, Hannah Ratermann, Breana Cruz, Aaron Cruz, Elizabeth Smith, Isabela Kettler and Rachel Rolfing within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/31/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that six outlets in the Kids Chapel were missing protective outlet covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked gray cabinet, located in Room 228.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a small hole was located in the poured in place rubber material posing a tripping 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

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlet covers in Toddler 3 were missing protective outlet covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
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, plastic gray storage cabinet, in Room 229 was not in good condition as evidenced by a crack was located at the bottom of the cabinet.
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

Violation
Furniture/equipment, clear plastic tote, in Room 233 was not in good condition as evidenced by the side of the tote was cracked.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Rylee Boshell, Noelle Cocke, Cora Hupp, Avery Sigmon and Lauren Sipes did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Avery Sigmon, Kylie Cagle, Noelle Cocke, Lauren Sipes and Destiny Ledbetter as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Avery Sigmon, Kylie Cagle, Noelle Cocke, Lauren Sipes and Destiny Ledbetter.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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