DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE LEARNING DAY SCHOOL, LLC

001900410

(573) 346-7577

511 STATE ROAD A
LINN CREEK
MO  65052-1636

CREATIVE LEARNING DAY SCHOOL, LLC

PO BOX 1008
LINN CREEK
MO  65052-1008

SMITH, JENNIFER YVONNE

MUM2CARTER@YAHOO.COM


ALLA GERASIMOVA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/08/2024

9:20 AM

12:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2462025583


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 11/20/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/03/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/03/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/20/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/20/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/17/2009
POLICIES 01/20/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/03/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/17/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/07/2009
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/20/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/10/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/20/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/02/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/11/2010
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/12/2017
APPLICATION 11/04/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/30/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/30/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/14/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/27/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/30/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/30/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 7
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Linda Castro and Nichole Edwards present with eight infants , including six infants under 1 year old and two toddlers age 1 year old.
2 17 MIXED Caregivers Jordan Jackson and Ashley Batliner present with seventeen children ages 2-3 years old, including four 2 years old children.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver Mckenna Wirths a floater present with no children in attendance, floating from one room to another , to give breaks .
2 20 PRESCHOOL Caregiver/director Jennifer Smith and caregiver Melinda Miller present with twenty children ages 4-5 years old.

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: cleaning supplies : bleached water, soapy water and a screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked cabinet of the 2-3 years old classroom, above the toilet. During the inspection items were removed to the upper shelf, so violation was corrected on site.
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
1/8/2024
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in infant/toddler classroom: the drying rock/tray was dirty , with some food and dirty water residue. During the inspection a teacher cleaned it with a soapy water and brush, so a violation was corrected on site .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by several tree roots are exposed , creating a tripping hazards for the children. During the inspection three picnic tables were moved to the spots where the biggest tree roots were exposed, so the violation was corrected on site.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by emergency preparedness plan was not available in two front rooms. During the inspection an assistant director made copies of the EPP and posted it in all needed areas. The violation was corrected on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically in front and middle classrooms and in the GYM. During the inspection assistant director printed 3 copies of emergency phone numbers and posted them in the above areas, so the violation was corrected on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
Correction Required
The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

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