DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MISS RHONDA'S DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

002711971

(660) 723-3747

29224 BENTON HOUSE AVE
WARSAW
MO  65355-4044

MISS RHONDA'S DAYCARE CENTER, LLC



 

FLINN, RHONDA KAY

rhondacollins33@yahoo.com


SHARLENE WHEATLEY

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/10/2023

1:05 PM

3:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2457087599


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/06/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/06/2017
POLICIES 09/06/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/06/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/30/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/30/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/30/2017
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/23/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/30/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/30/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/07/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/07/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/05/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/08/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/08/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/06/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/01/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/20/2018
STAFF SHEET 01/20/2020
APPLICATION 01/21/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/20/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/17/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/25/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/11/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/05/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/05/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/05/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:00AM   12:00PM   10/16/2019
  4:00PM   5:00PM   10/16/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
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 9
Total Children 44
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alexis Pitts and Joslin Cunningham with seven children ages 1 month - 12 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amber Flippin and Anna Kelsey with seven children ages 10 months - 18 months.
2 30 MIXED Cierra Sullivan and Haven Collins with thirty children ages 2-4 years old. Inspection was during nap time and additional two staff were directly outside the room taking break. The room included twelve 2 year olds.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rhonda Flinn (director), Amy Nolland (teacher) and Devan Johnson (teacher) were present at facility and on break.

 
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
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/10/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/10/2023
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by an infant was lying in a crib wearing a bib, with a burp cloth and a pacifier on a clip lying in the crib next to the baby.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/10/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by licensing rules were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available and all caregivers working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/10/2023
Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by the caregiver(s) stated that he/she was unaware of specific licensing rule(s) in that Director Rhonda stated she was unaware children had to be strapped in their highchairs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available and all caregivers working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/10/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 3 months old to 1 year old, were cared for by three caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/10/2023
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individual file was not kept for two child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) . states: An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/10/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed