DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

001223894

(573) 357-5243

210 W MAIN ST
PARMA
MO  63870-9178

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION



 

THOMPSON, LINDA

LTHOMPSON@DAEOC.COM

Incorporated

SARAH L THACKER

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

11/15/2023

8:08 AM

8:45 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2458905569


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/22/1998
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/19/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/22/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/22/1998
POLICIES 10/22/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/22/1998
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/23/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/22/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/22/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/25/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/25/1999
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/01/2012
APPLICATION 10/23/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/05/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/13/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/13/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/22/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/21/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/17/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/16/2023




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 10
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on the premises not counted in ratio include Director Linda Thompson, Cook Alisha Malone and Custodian/Bus Driver Gayla Atchley.
4 8 PRESCHOOL Classroom staff Marilyn Al-Mashala, Daijah Johnson, Mary Thatch and Barbara McCoin with children ages 3 years to 4 years.
3 8 PRESCHOOL Classroom staff Kristen Lalk, Suesan Moore and Rhoda Nelson with children ages 3 years to 5 years.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches to 5 inches along the top around the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/15/2023
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the bottom was not secured in places along the left side of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/15/2023
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that there were poles along the top of the fence that were not secured.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/15/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were broken limbs throughout the playground. There were piles of leaves around the corners of the fence.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/15/2023
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/15/2023
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
Stationary equipment, basketball goal, the multi color climber and grey rock climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was not measured. The equipment was right next to each other.
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
11/15/2023
Violation
Stationary equipment, the large play structure, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
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
11/15/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the multi color climber, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by it was turned over.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/15/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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