DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE WILD ONES

002672371

(417) 440-9829

1503 S JEFFERSON AVE
AURORA
MO  65605-2117

HOSTETTER, ELIZABETH NAOMI



 

HOSTETTER, ELIZABETH NAOMI

bubbas_01@hotmail.com


CAYLIN MERTZ

BIRTH - 15 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

02/15/2024

9:10 AM

9:21 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2464365576


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/19/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/22/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/16/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/16/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/16/2019
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/23/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/16/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/27/2019
POLICIES 11/27/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/27/2019
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 12/03/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/06/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/06/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/29/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:30AM   12:00PM   12/7/2021
  3:30PM   4:30PM   12/7/2021
  7:00AM   7:30AM   12/7/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 2
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 10 MIXED Elizabeth Lawson and Sara Gallup with 10 children ages 1 year old to 5 years old; with four children under age 2 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 11 children were observed at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a child was allowed to go to a home four houses down and across the street alone. Child A stated she sometimes walks down the street by herself to visit a friend.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
Violation
When children were outdoors, there was inadequate adult supervision as evidenced by child(ren), age(s) 8 years old, was/were observed outdoors in an area that was fenced but did not adjoin the building exit with no caregiver present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 4. states: An adult shall be outside with the children at all times if the play area is not fenced and adjoining the building exit, or unless the children are of school age and definite limits have been established as their boundaries. These children shall receive frequent and routine supervision.
Correction Required
Adult supervision shall be provided at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 8 children over age two were cared for by 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2).
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by a child was walking down the street alone. Child A stated she sometimes walks down the street to visit a friend. She usually walks by herself.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1 states: Child care providers 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
Violation
The requirements for admitting and dismissing children were not met as evidenced by the provider or assistant did not personally dismiss each child upon departure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (A) 2 states: The provider or an assistant personally shall admit each child upon arrival and personally shall dismiss each child upon departure. Children shall be dismissed only to the parent(s), guardian, legal custodian, or to the individual(s) approved by the parent(s), guardian, or legal custodian.
Correction Required
Each child shall be admitted and dismissed by a caregiver as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
Violation
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by a child was observed leaving the facility and walking down the street without supervision. Provider Elizabeth indicated she allows two children from the facility to visit a friend a few houses down the street.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3 states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not routinely left unobserved on the premises.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Mark Hostetter.
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
2/15/2024
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance