DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING TREE, LTD.

000178310

(417) 256-3611

995 PREACHER ROE BLVD
WEST PLAINS
MO  65775-2924

LEARNING TREE, LTD.



 

KIMBALL, KEANDRA LEE

kpond821@gmail.com

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 28 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/07/2024

1:05 PM

2:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2465710138


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/26/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/26/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/06/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/16/1981
SAMPLE FORMS 01/25/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/21/1997
POLICIES 01/06/2001
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/09/1981
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/16/1980
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/12/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/29/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/02/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/15/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/05/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/21/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/01/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/27/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   11/29/2012



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 11
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nellie Atkinson with 2 children ages 7 months to 10 months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kimberly Atkison with 3 children ages 17 months to 24 months.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kimberly Pond, Karrie Henderson, Hannah Pulliam KeAndra Kimball and Amanda Keening in building not counting in staff/child ratio, but available to step in as the children wake up from nap.
1 12 PRESCHOOL Peggy Summers with 12 children ages 4-year-old to 5-years-old. All children napping 5 other staff in the building available as the children wake up.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Dorene Wages with 7 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Morgan Archer with 5 children ages 3-years-old to 4- years-old.
1 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Breannah Collins with 11 children ages 2-years-old. All children napping 5 other staff in the building available as the children wake up.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 24 children 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on sheets on the floor covered with blankets. This is the first time this has been observed during nap time, Kimberly Pond stated it is picture day and the photographer has the picture backdrop set up in the 3-4 year old classroom down stairs, pictures will be done tomorrow by naptime. These children were napping in the large school age area upstairs. CI Cox observed that this large room did have physical barriers between the napping groups of children. CI Cox reminded Kimberly Pond that when the chidren wake up group size must be maintain. There are 2 other large rooms these children can be separated into to maintain group size.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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