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5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
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Violation
The family child care home is owned by a legal entity and did not immediately notify the department in writing of a change in the person designated to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration (2) states: If a family child care home is owned by a legal entity, the legal entity shall designate a person to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the child care provider. The department shall be notified in writing immediately if there is a change of the person designated to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the child care provider.
Correction Required
The legal entity shall designate a person responsible for the daily operation of the facility and notify the department immediately when there is a change.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
1/19/2024
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5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
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5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
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Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Candida Nunez, Marcela Torres, Karmeliza Rodríguez, Christina Davis (Ortiz), Pamela Ozuna, Patricia Argotta, and Oscar Argotte within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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Violation
A deck with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is one-foot and seven-inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (G) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a plug-in, liquid air freshener. The item(s) was/were located a low-level electrical outlet that was within reach of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
3/19/2024
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5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets in the room near the bathroom, did not have any protective covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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Violation
The facility's name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically one of the rooms used for nap-time.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's name and phone number of the owner's principal place of business was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. C. states: When a facility operates at more than one (1) site, the name and telephone number of the facility's principal place of business.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
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Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by there were no child-size shelving, nor storage and no toys/equipment that were within reach of children. All supplies were stored in closets and cabinets that were above child-height.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1 states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by the mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C 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 and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by the mattress/pad was not in good condition in that one pack-n-play had a hole in the netting.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C 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 and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
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Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Karmeliza Rodridgez, Candida Nunez, Pamela Ozuna, and Cristina Davis (Ortiz) .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Karmeliza Rodríguez needs one clock-hour and Pamela Ozuna needs four clock-hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
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5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
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Violation
A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Pamela Ozuna and Cristina Davis (Ortiz).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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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: Pamela Ozuna.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . 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 tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
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5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
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5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
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5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
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5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
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Violation
The daily activities for preschool and school-age children did not include developmentally appropriate play experience and activities as evidenced by there were two children age 2 years old and seven children ages 3 years old napping in a play pen. During the 3/19/2024 inspection a child was observed scooting the pack-n-play from one corner of the room, to the other Staff confirmed children are able to climb out of the pack-n-plays.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (2) (B) 1 states: Developmentally appropriate play experiences and activities planned to meet the interests, needs, and desires of the children.
Correction Required
Daily activities for preschool and school-age children shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
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5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
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5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
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5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
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Violation
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Karmeliza Rodriguez and Pamela Martenez.
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
1/19/2024
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Pamela Ozuna (Maretenez), Candida Nunez, Cristina Davis (Ortiz), Patricia Argotte, Oscar Argotte, or Marcela Torres.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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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.
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
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