MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
KIRKWOOD UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL

Facility DVN
000248075

Phone
(314) 966-5223

Physical Address
201 W ADAMS AVE
KIRKWOOD
MO 63122

Owner
KIRKWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
GOFF, JENNIFER ROBINS

E-mail Address
jenny@kirkwoodumc.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
135

Facility Type
LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

Limitations

Inspection Information

Date
10/10/2023

Arrival Time
9:00 AM

Departure Time
11:25 AM

Notice
ANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
ANNUAL

Inspection ID
2456204747

Document	Document-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	09/11/2023
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY	05/25/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	09/19/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.

Open Violations: NA

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 25

Total Children 89

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Linda Miller and Ellen Bowden were present with six children who were 5-months-old through 16-months-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Kristi Leitner and Mikie Crockford were present with seven children who were 21-months-old through 2-years-old.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Assistant Director Annette Eslner and Teachers Sue Rojas were present with six children who were 17-months-old through 2-years-old.
3	10	MIXED	Teachers Ellen Armstrong, Deb Jenne and Amanda Murphey were present with ten children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including eight who were two years old.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Directors Jennifer Goff and Beth Seley, Assistant Director Kristen Blaire and Floater Lori Hargrove were present with no children in attendance.
2	10	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Jessica Rodriguez and Bailey Shore were present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2	10	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Laurie Thompson and Bridget Rodriguez were present with ten children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	8	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Mary Cruz and Julie Trask were present with eight children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2	13	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Barbara Byrd and Haydee Silva were present with thirteen children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	8	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Jeannine Conway and Christine Murray were present with eight children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	11	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Betsy Richter and Kim Crnko were present with eleven children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.

Compliance List

5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

Compliance

5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-300.060 Responsibilities of Caregivers

Compliance

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 3.5 inches and 4 inches. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2"). Correction Required The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 10/10/2023

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Compliance

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Compliance

RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.

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.

Compliance

RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

Compliance

RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.

Compliance

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Compliance