DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE MIRACLES LEARNING CENTER

002481872

(573) 846-5028

17 SYCAMORE RD
PERRYVILLE
MO  63775-1210

PAISLEY, CHRISTINA



 


littlemiracles17@gmail.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/25/2024

1:30 PM

4:23 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2463105611


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/25/2014
POLICIES 08/13/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/13/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/12/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/12/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/12/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/12/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/12/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/15/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/15/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/15/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/04/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/13/2014
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/07/2022
STAFF SHEET 06/04/2018
APPLICATION 06/25/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/19/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/07/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 45
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 38
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Deborah Talarski with four children ages seven months to eight months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Marah Schmidt with four children ages nine months to fourteen months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Danielle Bergman with 4 children 20 months to 23 months.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver, Rachael Niermann with five children children four years of age, three children five years of age, one child six years of age and one child eight years of age.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver, Maeghan Fuller with three children two years of age, two children three years of age and three children four years of age.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Myah Paisley

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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: 2 bottles of La Awesome, 1 tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste, 1 bottle of Zarbee's cough syrup, 1 bottle of Children's Pain and Fever Relief, 1 can of Soudafoam, 1 container of Disinfecting Wipes and 6 tubes of Wall Adhesive. The item(s) was/were located in the office area. The half-door leading into the office area was open allowing children access.
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
1/25/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on Maeghan's desk.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of Kids Melatonin and 1 bottle of Zarbees Children's Sleep Melatonin . The item(s) was/were located in a white cabinet and were within children's reach. This was in Maeghan's Room .
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one container of hair gel. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the Half-Day Preschool Room .
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
1/25/2024
Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the doors located in the Foyer, Half-Day Preschool Room and School-Age Room were not marked.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the boys restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the metal divider located between the two stalls contained rust.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located between the hallway and office area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the threshold was missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in I/T Unit 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two ceiling tiles were stained and appeared to have water damage.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in I/T Unit 1 was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a water leak occurred causing the sheetrock/paint at the top of the window/ceiling to begin peeling and cracking.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located at the end of the hallway and to the right of the I/T Unit door was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by one tile was missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the I/T Unit near the exit door was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there were three missing tiles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the three year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed sheetrock paper was located in six areas above the coat rack.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in I/T Unit Two was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a dime size hole was located on the right side of the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the two year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a 1 inch by 1 inch hole was located in the wall. This was located to the left of the diaper changing table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located at the end of the hallway and school-age room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the facility is installing new flooring. Five floor tiles were missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located between the hallway and kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the threshold was missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 3 year old room, specifically the column was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was peeling in 2 spots, with 1 area containing exposed sheet rock and metal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the 3-year-old classroom back window was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the water has leaked causing the sheetrock at top of window/ceiling to peel and break. The broken section is approximately 2-3 feet long and 12-14" wide. Upwards of 30 pieces/chunks of broken sheetrock are laying in the window sill. As of 9/19/2023, the pieces/chunks of broken sheetrock were no longer present in the window sill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the I/T Unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one tile located above the refrigerator had water damage and mold.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the restroom of the Half-Day Preschool Room, specifically the exhaust vent was dusty.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of insects in the right closet of I/T Unit 2.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a bowl of Cheerios had been dumped in the school age sink and were sitting in the bottom of the sink. This sink is a handwashing sink and not intended for food disposal.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the plexi glass divider located between the water fountain and sink was not secure at the bottom. This was located in the School-Age Room.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one green sippy cup with warm milk was located on the school-age table.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the half-door located in I/T Unit 1 was not latching properly.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one flat screen TV located in Myah's 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the hinge located at the top of the boys restroom door was not secure resulting in the door being difficult to open and close.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the brown shelving unit with 3 shelves located in the 3-year-old classroom is not secure and is easily tippable.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no car stops were located along the front part of the building.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the office door was not locked/latched leaving the space accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was not locked/latched leaving the space accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the staff breakroom door was not locked/latched leaving the space accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
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 one plate located in the school-age room was not secure to the wall.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of Toilet Bowl Cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on a white wire shelf in the girls restroom and was within children's reach.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of insects in the Half-Day Preschool Room.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of roaches in the Half-Day Preschool Room.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
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 bottom of the fence located around the air conditioning unit was not secure. This was located on the Preschool/School-Age play area.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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 gate located on the left run of the fence in the I/T Unit play area does not stay latched and can easily be pushed open. This gate leads to the side yard which is in close proximity to a road.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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 4 inches and was located at the bottom of the gate on the Preschool/School-Age play area.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an unknown carcass was located on the Preschool/School-Age play area.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The hangings/draperies in Rachael's Room were hanging over an exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by two infants were covered up with a thick fleece blanket. One of the two infants had an additional blanket they were laying on top of. The other infant had a boppy pillow that they were propped up with. This child had a propped bottle that was empty.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Caitlyn Atchley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Christina Paisley needs 12 hours, Rachel Boatman needs .75 hours, Rachael Niermann needs 12 hours, Myah Paisley needs 7 hours, Brooke Palmer needs 5 hours, Lacey Strubberg needs 8 hours, Deborah Telarski needs 12 hours, Sara Whittaker needs 8 hours and Danielle Bergmann needs 7 hours. As of 10/23/2023, Christina Paisley needs 4 hours, Myah Paisley needs 2 hours, Lacey Strubberg needs 3 hours, Deborah Talarski needs 8 hours and Danielle Bergmann needs 2 hours. As of 12/4/2023, Christina Paisley needs 1 hour, Myah Paisley needs 2 hours, Lacey Strubberg needs 3 hours, Deborah Talarski needs 8 hours and Danielle Bergmann needs 2 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Brooke Palmer, Lacey Strubberg, Zhenfang Zhang and Danielle Bergmann as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by Maeghan Fuller left her class unsupervised to diaper a child. CI, Jessica observed Maeghan returning to her classroom with a child she had just diapered. A staff member did not fill in for Maeghan while she was diapering the child; however, Maeghan stated she had asked Rachael to do so. Rachael denied Maeghan asking her as she was responsible for supervising her own class, CI, Jessica was in Rachael's Room and can confirm that Maeghan did not ask Rachael to watch her room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by one child eight years of age was in the School-Age Room without an adult caregiver. Rachael Niermann stated she was responsible for the child and allowed the child to go to the School-Age Room during naptime. Rachael stated the child had been in the School-Age Room for roughly ten minutes. After addressing this concern with Rachael she immediately had the child return to her classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding infants unable to hold their own bottle were not met as evidenced by one infant was served a bottle and the bottle was propped with a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (D) states: Until infants can hold a bottle comfortably, they shall be held by a caregiver during bottle feeding. Bottles shall not be propped.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall hold infants during bottle feeding as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Palmer, Lacey Strubberg, Zhenfang Zhang, Danielle Bergmann, Ashley Martin and Susan Nekula.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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