DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOWING SEEDS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

002945504

(417) 989-1159

1001 W WASHINGTON AVE
AVA
MO  65608-5668

SOWING SEEDS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

606 W PENNINGTON AVE
AVA
MO  65608-5258

CUNNINGHAM, BAILEY

baileycunningham99@gmail.com


ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/23/2024

10:46 AM

11:17 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2464933290


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/12/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/15/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/10/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/10/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/23/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/23/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/17/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/17/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/23/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/23/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/23/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/23/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/23/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/23/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/12/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/19/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/19/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/02/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/02/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/02/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/25/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 4
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 11 MIXED Baily Cunningham, Rebecca Cockrum, Gwendolyn Fleetwood and Teagan Snow with 11 children ages 4 months to 4-years-old. This included 3 -2year old children.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in small front play room, and in the children's bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the dry wall in the play room and tear down to the dry wall in the bathroom.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black plastic ground cover exposed creating tripping hazards.
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
2/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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