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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
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Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by numerous children being allowed to move in and out of classrooms without staff member assistance.
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
4/2/2024
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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Violation
A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by staff member Veronica Norman-Duffie allowing Child A (2-years-old), Child D (2-years-old), and Child E (2-years-old) stand on top of equipment that they are not supposed to be standing on. Ms. Norman-Duffie did not properly supervise the children as they stood on top of the equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
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Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirteen children , ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
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Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by staff member Veronica Norman-Duffie leaving a group of nine children, all 2-years-old, by themselves multiple times as she leaves the classroom. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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Violation
Physical punishment was used as evidenced by staff member Robin Ransom grabbing Child B (2-years-old) by his arm and hitting his back.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 7. states: Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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Violation
Physical punishment was used as evidenced by staff member Veronica Norman-Duffie grabbing Child C (2-years-old) by the collar of his shirt and pulling him so that he falls backwards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 7. states: Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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Violation
Physical punishment was used as evidenced by staff member Veronica Norman-Duffie grabbing Child A (2-years-old) by her arm, lifting her up off of a slide, and throwing her onto the ground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 7. states: Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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Violation
Physical punishment was used as evidenced by staff member Veronica Norman-Duffie hitting Child F (2-years-old) in the face after she tried to pull Child C's (2-years-old) pants down.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 7. states: Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
4/2/2024
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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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. —
Not Observed
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
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