DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION

000689894

(573) 276-3678

507 ARNOLD BLVD
MALDEN
MO  63863-1261

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION



 

MCGOWAN, VALERIE KAYE

vmcgowan@daeoc.com

Incorporated

SARAH L THACKER

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

51

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

01/11/2024

9:50 AM

10:37 AM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2462274509


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/27/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/02/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/28/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/27/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/07/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/27/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/28/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/02/2023
POLICIES 10/02/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/02/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/02/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/28/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/02/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present not counted in ratio include Cook, Cheryl Lalk and Director, Valerie McGowan.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Kareena Fowler and Chris Hyde with children ages 3 years to 5 years.
3 7 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Christina May, Kassandra Dillarreal and Britney Santos with children ages 3 years to 5 years.

 
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 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 there was no fence along the back of the playground located at the side of the building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is black plastic sticking out of the pea gravel in several areas on the playground located at the back of the building.
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
1/11/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were plastic cups and other debris on the playground located at the side of the building.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the the exit in classroom B was obstructed in that there was a wooden house in front of the door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2024
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