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5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
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5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
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Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alice Pierce within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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Violation
Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (H) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: plastic bags, hair styling tools with long cords, cosmetic glue, Raid. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet and drawers in the bathroom and unlocked cabinet in the kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
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Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the attachment at the top of the fence was unsecured and completely detached in one back corner.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 1/2 ". The wooden fence along the right side of the backyard was missing a slat, which caused the opening and posed an entrapment hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
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Violation
The smoke detector in the small playroom was beeping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (10) (B) states: Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine (9)-volt battery backup.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/10/2024
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by 3 outlets in the living room were uncovered.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/10/2024
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5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
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Violation
Furniture/equipment, fold-out child chairs, in kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by the vinyl-like covering the foam back rest was ripped, exposing the foam.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1 states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
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Violation
The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the name, address and telephone number of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.
Correction Required
Assistant information shall be posted.
Correction Verification
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Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Patrice Robinson needs 2 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
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5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
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Violation
A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Patrice Robinson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Patrice Robinson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: Examination reports shall determine if a child’s medical history and current state of health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
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Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 1 child's file did not have authorization for emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 3 states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
1/10/2024
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5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
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5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
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5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
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5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Violation
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Violation
The diapering table or other approved area did not have a washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 1 states: A safe diapering table or other approved area with a waterproof, washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The table or area shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6 states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
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5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
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5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
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5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
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Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there were no caregiver/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily attendance records for all caregivers shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Caregiver/Volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Patrice Robinson.
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.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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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.
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
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