DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, O'FALLON

002068908

(636) 978-6858

9983 WINGHAVEN BLVD
O FALLON
MO  63368

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

FRANZ, LAURA

director.ofallon@cadence-academy.com


CHRISTINA BRUCE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

199

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/23/2024

8:45 AM

11:08 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2463681202


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/11/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/01/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/04/2024
POLICIES 11/01/2007
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/26/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 11/01/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/26/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/01/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/27/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/01/2007
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/01/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/01/2007
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/08/2018
APPLICATION 11/20/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/26/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/17/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/03/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/01/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/30/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/08/2023
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.
Open Violations: 3
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 18
Total Children 82
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lucy Betts, teacher, and Skyler Hilger, teacher, were in attendance with five children, ages 4-months-old to 7-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Durga Malipeddi, teacher, and Marianne Henson, teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 8-months-old to 15-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kinsey Morris, teacher, and Taylor Turnbow, teacher, were in attendance with seven children, ages 13-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Holly Nampel, teacher, and Kambria Gibson, teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 16-months-old to 2-years-old.
1 7 MIXED Sarah Bucher, teacher, was in attendance with seven children, one child age 2-years-old and six children age 3-years-old.
2 11 MIXED Janice Medlin, teacher, and Sam Robison, teacher, were in attendance with eleven children, ages 4-years-old to 6-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Laura Franz, Director, and Mariah Mangum, Cook, were in attendance with no children present.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Nussi Guilliams, teacher, and Dalena Feager, teacher, were in attendance with nineteen children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Gabby Sims, teacher, and Serena Feager, teacher, were in attendance with fifteen children, all age 2-years-old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Diana Dalen, teacher, was in attendance with six children, all age 2-years-old.

 
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 an adequate number of flush toilets and hand wash sinks in the infant/toddler unit as evidenced by toys and equipment stored in child restroom in Toddler 1.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 1. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty-four (24) children in an infant/toddler unit.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one flush toilet and one adjacent hand wash sink for every 24 children in the infant/toddler unit.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
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
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 4-years-old to 6-years-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Emma Graves 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 06/05/2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Victoria Cushshon.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . 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 tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
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