DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

APPLETREE ACADEMY OF LEARNING, LLC

002790761

(573) 695-2514

26 COUNTY HIGHWAY 469
STEELE
MO  63877-8302

APPLETREE ACADEMY OF LEARNING, LLC



 


steeleappletree@gmail.com


SARAH L THACKER

24 MONTHS - 10 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/19/2023

3:52 PM

3:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2461191976


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/14/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/14/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/14/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/14/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/14/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/14/2019
POLICIES 11/14/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/14/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/21/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/07/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/07/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/21/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/08/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/21/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/29/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/02/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/16/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/16/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/16/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   12/8/2022



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.

Compliance List
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 ceilings located in the middle playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 ceiling tiles are soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
12/19/2023
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Chelsea Dubar as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
12/19/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Alissa Busby, Chelsea Dubar and Kelsie Hopkins.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date
12/19/2023
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