DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

APPLE TREE ACADEMY

002958670

(573) 893-4712

2810 E MCCARTY ST
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101-4430

KIDS & COMPANY, LLC



 

WAGNER, CHERYL

heather@appletree4kids.com


ALLA GERASIMOVA

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

98

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

25 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/04/2024

11:50 AM

2:53 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2461845960


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/02/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/01/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/06/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/08/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/08/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/21/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/08/2022
STAFF SHEET 11/08/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/08/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/08/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/08/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/08/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 11/08/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/08/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/08/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/08/2022
POLICIES 11/08/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/15/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/15/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/15/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/08/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/08/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/21/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/21/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/22/2023




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 13
Total Children 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Brittany Barett and Madison Thompson present with eight infants , all under 1 year old.
4 16 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver/owner Heather Forsythe, caregivers Monica Nelson , Falicia Lesley and Mary Kempker present with sixteen children , including two 11 month old infants and fourteen 1 year old children.
2 16 MIXED Caregivers Melissa Steinmetz and Kendall Thomason present with sixteen children , including one 2 years old, four 3 years old , eight 4 years old and three 5 years old children.
1 9 MIXED Caregiver Trista Kerran present with nice children, including four 2 years old, four 3 years old and one 4 years old children.
2 12 MIXED Caregivers Kara Dyer and Karen Warner present with twelve children, including four 2 years old, six 3 years old and two 4 years old children.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cheryl Kay Wagner a director and Carol Gilbert - an office manager/helper present with no children in attendance

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two phone cables and a mouth wash. The item(s) was/were located in the teacher's cabinet drawer, that was unlocked. The items were removed during the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2024
Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the emergency exit door in a 1 year old classroom had not been clearly marked at varying heights to avoid impact. During the inspection the teachers placed several children's pictures on the door. A Plexiglas wall divider was not marked, but after the nap the round table usually stands infront of it, so there is no hazard of impact for children .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact.
Correction Required
Clear glass doors shall be marked as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by peeling paint was found on the following playground equipment: a bird house, a red/blue play house and a John Deer tractor.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: charging cables for two computers and other electronic devices . The item(s) was/were located under the table in the school age loft. It was removed /hidden behind the shelve during the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2024
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
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
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