DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TINY HEARTS CREATIVE ENRICHMENT CENTER LLC

003018504

(573) 803-0488

316 S PLAZA WAY
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63703-5854

TINY HEARTS CREATIVE ENRICHMENT CENTER LLC

2986 COUNTY ROAD 651
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701-8772

TAYLOR, STACY S

tinyheartscenter@yahoo.com


JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

01/04/2024

12:45 PM

4:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2461903945


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/19/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/14/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/11/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/11/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/25/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/11/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/10/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/11/2023
POLICIES 10/10/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/10/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/10/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/10/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/11/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/10/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/11/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/11/2023




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 6
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Heather Maglone with four children ages nine months to seventeen months.
1 9 MIXED Caregiver, Tiffany Wibbenmeyer with one child three years of age, three children four years of age, one child five years of age, two children six years of age, one child seven years of age and one child ten years of age.
1 7 MIXED Caregiver, Taylor Muench with five children two years of age and two children three years of age.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stacy Taylor- Director Joy Brown- Managing Member/Registered Agent Elaina Hancock- Caregiver

 
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 one DVD cord located in the 5 Year Old Room was not secure.
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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the right side of the plate located in the 5 Year Old Room was cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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