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

002225407

(573) 748-7932

801 MAIN ST
NEW MADRID
MO  63869-1701

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION



 

WOODS, WILMA LEE

wwoods@daeoc.com

Incorporated

SARAH L THACKER

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

75

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/06/2023

8:37 AM

11:07 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460081073


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/17/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/27/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/13/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/13/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/13/2010
POLICIES 12/13/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/13/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/13/2010
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/27/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/02/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/02/2011
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/06/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/01/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/22/2018
APPLICATION 10/16/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/16/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/06/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/25/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/16/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 24
Total Children 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 MIXED Teaching staff Tonya Morefield, Amber Jackson and Nekia Hicks with 7 children 2 years of age and 1 child 3 years of age.
2 6 MIXED Teaching staff Jasmine Collins and Shakiya Bell with 4 children ages 5 months to 23 months and 2 children 2 years of age.
3 8 MIXED Teaching staff Ashley Enloe, Tekela Hicks and Kayla Carrisalez with 4 children ages 10 months to 18 months and 4 children 2 years of age.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present not counted in ratio include Wilma Woods-Director, Bridgette Henry-Assistant Director, Mineka Newsom-Program Assistant, Carolyn Cranford-Family Advocate, Cendra Burk-Cook and Phyllis Bradley-Center Aide.
4 11 PRESCHOOL Teaching staff Charlotte Pledger, Az'Ranique Jackson, Amaijaah Smith and Megan Travis with children ages 3 years to 5 years.
3 13 PRESCHOOL Teaching staff Tyler Farr, Emily Strawn and Tracy Hendley with children ages 3 years to 5 years.
3 13 PRESCHOOL Teaching staff Stephanie Burleson, Arianna Burk and Shauendasia Tipler with children ages 3 years to 5 years.

 
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
There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a Step 2 Little Tikes Climber is 27 inches inches high and is located in the gross motor room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment.
Correction Required
Pads or mats shall be in place as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/6/2023
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches between the 2 gates located next to the shed.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/6/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the preschool age playground had weed-barrier exposed causing a tripping hazard.
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 observed surface area under the Step 2 Climber, located on the preschool playground, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The observed surface area under 2 Little Tikes Tree Climbers and the dome shaped climber, located on the infant/toddler playground, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

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
Outdoor equipment, the painted wooden bench, in the infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by paint was peeling off the side.
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
Submit Documentation

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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
Compliance
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