DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TALENTED TOTS - GOWER, LLC

002931760

(816) 424-8045

3536 NW GOWER RD
GOWER
MO  64454-8144

TALENTED TOTS - GOWER, LLC



 


gower@talentedtots.org


KATIE BRUGGEMAN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

84

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

02/29/2024

11:05 AM

12:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2465667127


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/04/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/17/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/04/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/04/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/17/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/19/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/03/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/03/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/03/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/03/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/03/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/03/2022
POLICIES 05/17/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/25/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/11/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/10/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/03/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/03/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/14/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/14/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/14/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/14/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/11/2023




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 7
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Mykaela Appelhanz was present with four 16-24 month olds.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Diana Wright was present with four 8-16 month olds.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver: Nancy Barnett was present with two kids under 8 month olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Danae Nutter and Kayla McMillian were present with no children in attendance.
1 13 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Makenna McMillian was present with thirteen 3-5 year olds.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver: Jaylen Knowles was present with seven 2 year olds.

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 unlocked utility closest.
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
2/29/2024
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Compliance
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