DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS KORNER DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL CENTER

002533995

(573) 334-4422

254 S SILVER SPRINGS RD
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63703-6310

KIDS KORNER DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL CENTER



 

BYERS, KAYLA ELIZABETH

kbyers@capefirst.org

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

01/29/2024

9:00 AM

10:45 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2463141928


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/18/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/18/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/18/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/24/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/24/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/24/2015
POLICIES 06/24/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/24/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/24/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/24/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/24/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/10/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/14/2017
APPLICATION 05/29/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/29/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/20/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/09/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/09/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 14
Total Children 29
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 223 A Caregivers: Emma Buchanan, Cora Hupp and Avery Sigmon with eight children ages seventeen months to two years of age.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 222 B Caregiver, Leah Pierce with two children both thirteen months of age.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Room 222 A Caregiver, Madi Tellez with three children age four months to ten months of age.
2 6 MIXED Room 218 Caregivers: Claudia Friedrich and Brooke Pind with two children two years of age and four children three years of age.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kayla Byers- Director Brycen Ludwig- Assistant Director Donna Jenkins- Cook
2 4 PRESCHOOL Room 213 Caregivers: Trey Gibson and Kersten Vandeven with four children ages three years of age to five years of age.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Room 217 Caregiver, Anayeli Munoz and Sashia Crim with six children all two years of age.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by one baby gate located on the stage in the Kids Chapel was not in place allowing children acess.
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
1/29/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in Room 229 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by three tiles 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/29/2024
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
1/29/2024
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, two KinderMats, in Room 232 was not in good condition as evidenced by the mats were torn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/29/2024
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by one child 4 months of age was asleep with a bib on.
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
1/29/2024
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