DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHERN CHARM LEARNING CENTER

001518281

(573) 785-6938

228 COUNTY ROAD 468
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901

LAW, DEBORAH ELLEN



 

LAW, DEBORAH ELLEN

DLAW@SEMO.NET


LESLEY WARREN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/18/2023

1:30 PM

2:42 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2461051406


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/06/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/06/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/30/2004
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/04/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2002
POLICIES 05/14/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/14/2002
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2002
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/03/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/11/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/05/2017
APPLICATION 08/20/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/17/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/13/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/18/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/06/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/15/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/15/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/15/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/3/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Katelin Stratton and Caregiver Jessica Duncan with 9 weeks - 19 months Caregiver and parent Lexi Williams was on break nursing her child
2 14 MIXED Caregiver Autumn Hunter and Caregiver Hannah Clark with 2-3 years old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Debbie Law
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Lexi Orchard with 4-5 year olds

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the railing on the right side on the ramp was not sturdy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The door, located in the preschool room, used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by 13 children brought sack lunches & the facility did not supply & serve them food according to the Meal Food Chart today, December 18th, 2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
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