DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information






 




 








 
Inspection Information








DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/23/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/02/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/02/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/23/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/02/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/02/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/02/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/07/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/02/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/02/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/02/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/06/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/02/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/02/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/08/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/02/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/22/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/03/2022
POLICIES 11/02/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/02/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/21/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/07/2023




Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations:
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/6/2024
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jennifer Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Maria Metrejon-Martin, Alyssa Cantrell, Shawn McAfee, Robin Femmer, Ryan Lee, Olivia Hartwell, Summer Cox & Alyssa Bennett (As of 3/29/2024 Maria Metrejon-Martin, Robin Femmer & Alyssa Bennett are no longer employed.) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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
5/10/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the Kitchen, specifically the half wall near where the door latches was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the paint is chipped off the wall & bare drywall is showing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of insects in the I/T Furnace Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/6/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by several areas of black tarp paper are exposed creating trip hazards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the I/T Unit was obstructed in that both Emergency Exit doors were blocked. The door in the I/T Room on the left was blocked by 2 Bouncer Seats and the door in the I/T Room on the right was blocked by a child's cot.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/6/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Maria Metrejon-Martin, Robin Femmer, Ryan Lee & Summer Cox. As of 3/29/2024 Robin Femmer is no longer employed & documentation was submitted for Ryan Lee & Summer Cox. As of 6/6/2024 Maria Metrejon-Martin is no longer employed & documentation is still needed for Ann Reber.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . 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 facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Olivia Hartwell, Robin Femmer & Ann Reber (As of 3/29/2024 Robin Femmer is no longer employed.) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/6/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Robin Femmer, Olivia Hartwell & Summer Cox (As of 3/29/2024 Robin Femmer is no longer employed.) (As of 6/6/2024 Summer Cox is no longer employed & a medical examination report is on file for Gracie Hobbs & Ann Reber.) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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: Ann Reber, Robin Femmer, & Summer Cox. As of 3/29/2024 Robin Femmer is no longer employed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . 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 tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/6/2024
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the Medical Provider failed to mark whether or not the patient is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease for Maria Metrejon-Martin.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/10/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 5. states: A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.
Correction Required
A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/6/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Maria Metrejon-Martin, Alyssa Cantrell, Shawn McAfee, Robin Femmer, Ryan Lee, Olivia Hartwell & Summer Cox. As of 3/29/2024 Robin Femmer is no longer employed. As of 6/6/2024 Maria Metrejon-Martin, Alyssa Cantrell & Summer Cox are no longer employed.
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

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