DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JOYFUL FACES DAYCARE LLC

002236833

(314) 224-0544

195 LYNN MEADOWS LN
FLORISSANT
MO  63033-5827

JOYFUL FACES DAYCARE LLC



 

HEFFNER, AMY LETICIA

alheff@yahoo.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

9

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 9 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 9 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

10/25/2023

10:15 AM

11:51 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2457469416


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/08/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/08/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/02/2023
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/13/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/02/2019
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/30/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/08/2019
POLICIES 03/13/2019
APPLICATION 07/16/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/16/2019
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 09/17/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/27/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/27/2019
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 07/02/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/27/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/08/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/13/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/25/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/24/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/25/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 1
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Provider Amy Heffner was present with seven children who were 8-months-old, 18-months-old, three who were 2-years-old and one 3-year-old , and one 4-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The licensing representative did not have access to the entire premises as evidenced by CI's were not allowed into provider's bedroom. Provider stated she would allow CI's in every other month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (3) states: The licensing process shall include an inspection of the entire premises of the child care home by the licensing representative.
Correction Required
The inspection shall include the entire premises of the child care home.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/25/2023
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/25/2023
Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/25/2023
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Amy Heffner and Marcell Harris within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 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

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 3/2023 and 10/2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Joyful Faces Daycare LLC failed to follow probationary term 7 which states that Joyful Faces shall develop and implement a plan to ensure clock hours are completed timely and by December 31 of each calendar year, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/25/2023
Violation
Joyful Faces Daycare LLC failed to follow probationary term 2, which states that a copy of the probationary terms and a copy of the probation must be posted where those entering the facility can easily review them, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance