DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ST. PAUL'S U.M.C./LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL

000834002

(816) 331-0327

1111 FOXWOOD DR
RAYMORE
MO  64083

ST PAULS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PO BOX 377
RAYMORE
MO  64083


LittleBlessingsRaymore@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

12 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

150

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

 
Inspection Information

04/11/2024

10:00 AM

1:58 PM

ANNOUNCED

ANNUAL

2468202309


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/23/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/28/2024
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 04/03/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 13
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 17
Total Children 90
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 12 MIXED caregivers Karen Perciva and Krystal Witham with twelve children, three 2-years old and nine 3 years old (NPR ratio 1:10)
2 8 MIXED caregivers Julie Hartsock and Erika Hester with eight children, seven under 24-months-old and one 2-years-old (NPR ratio 1:5)
2 8 MIXED caregivers Laney Brown and Amy Guitte with eight children, six 2-years-old and two 3-years-old (NPR ratio 1:10)
2 9 MIXED caregivers Nekayla Russell and Megan Smeltzer with nine children one 2-years-old and eight 3-years-old (NPR ratio 1:10)
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Crystal Smith and Kelly Linn with no children
2 22 PRESCHOOL caregivers Jennifer Dixon and Carol Melhorn with twenty-two children, all 4-5-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
1 9 PRESCHOOL caregiver Ally Melhorn with nine children, all 3-to-4-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
2 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Tausha Yarger and Amber Miederhoff with twelve children, all 3-4-years-old (NPR ratio 1:14)
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Lilliam Melindez and Carmen Rivera with ten children, all 2-years (NPR ratio 1:10)

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not provided to the parent or guardian of enrolled child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (C) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall provide the parent or guardian enrolling the child two (2) copies of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form for the enrolling parent to acknowledge, by signature, having read and accepted the information. One (1) copy shall be kept by the parent or guardian and the other copy shall be retained in the child's record at the facility.
Correction Required
The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by a TB report on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 1. states: Physical assessment reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The reports may be transferred to another facility for future employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination reports including TB testing were not on file for caregivers as evidenced by the medical examination on file is older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 1. states: Physical assessment reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The reports may be transferred to another facility for future employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.060 Responsibilities of Caregivers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by no lock on kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (A) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, staple removers, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Bath and Body Works lotion, bleach spray. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves and in unlocked drawers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/11/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in Lions, Dolphins was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tiles stained/hole & dusty vents.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
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
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the lighting was inadequate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (A) states: Adequate artificial or natural lighting throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not provide 35 square feet of usable floor space for each child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by ten children were present in a space that measures for nine.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (E) states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child, and at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space for each infant/toddler.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide adequate square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (F) 2 states: A facility with a capacity of more than twenty (20) children or more than four (4) infants and toddlers shall have infant and toddler space separate from the older children. The space shall be separated by floor to- ceiling walls with separate play, sleeping and bathroom space.
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/11/2024
Violation
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue on shelf in zebras room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 states: Indoor play equipment and materials shall be provided and shall be clean and in good condition with all parts intact. Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys. Toys, parts of toys or other materials small enough to be swallowed shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and 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

Violation
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the tricycles, was not in good condition as evidenced by missing pedals and paint chipping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely.
Correction Required
Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/11/2024
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1".
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 (C) states: Sleeping equipment arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/11/2024
Violation
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the chains on swings, was not in good condition as evidenced by rusting.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely.
Correction Required
Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in whales, chimps and gorillas was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dirty puzzle piece mats and tape peeling/sticky residue.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
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 walls located in elephants was/were not in good condition as evidenced by contact paper peeling off in nook.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.201. Definitions. — As used in sections 210.201 to 210.257, the following terms mean:
Compliance
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Compliance
RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.
Compliance
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.
Correction Required
An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date