DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

002682235

(573) 289-2151

301 W BROADWAY
COLUMBIA
MO  65203-3305

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

SANDERS, MEGHAN M

director@papermoonelc.com


LU A GAINES

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

38

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

11/07/2023

3:10 PM

5:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2457869095


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/29/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/17/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/17/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/09/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/01/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/09/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/13/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/29/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/13/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/13/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/12/2017
POLICIES 10/17/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 10/17/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/14/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 11/15/2017
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/13/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/28/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/23/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/01/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/30/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/07/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  6:00AM   8:00AM   11/13/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 6
Total Children 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 10 MIXED Staff Molly Overschmidt present in center classroom (area A) with children ages 3 - 5 years old.
1 5 MIXED Staff Angela Ramshead present in preschool classroom (1st classroom on the left) with children ages 2 - 3 years old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Meghan Sanders and Reaghan Crowley present on site.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Staff Marly Wilson present in the center classroom (area B) with children ages 3 - 4 year old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Emily Lawton present in two year old classroom (2nd classroom on the left) with all 2 year old children.

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
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by mulch needed to be replenished under both sides of the brown wooden swing set.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a large pile of brush with sharp edged sticks next to the chain link fence on the right side of the playground.
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 provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by mulch needed to be replenished around the train climbing cube including the attached blue slide.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by mulch needed to be replenished around the climbing wall including under the attached blue slide.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Stationary equipment, the brown wooden swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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