DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A CREATIVE START LEARNING CENTER

002240177

(417) 832-1381

1926 S INGRAM MILL RD
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-2113

SUMMER START DIVISION LLC



 

BARRON, KIMBERLY

creativestart_lark@yahoo.com


HEATHER E RADNEY

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

90

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/11/2024

2:17 PM

3:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2472600685


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/02/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/08/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/04/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/15/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/15/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/18/2023
STAFF SHEET 12/18/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/15/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/22/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/08/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/27/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/18/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/18/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/03/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/03/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/06/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/03/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/18/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/06/2023
POLICIES 12/06/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/18/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/06/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 9
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tylar Stone and Sierra Tapia with children ages 1 year old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Illuminata Shephard and Darla MacMillan with children ages 2 months- 11 months old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shannon Coleman and Morrisa Whitworth present but not counting in ratio
1 8 PRESCHOOL Janette Pedrazk with children ages 4-5 years old
1 8 PRESCHOOL Patricia Loredo with children ages 2-3 years old (1 2-year-old)
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Cindy Boyet with children ages 2 years old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/11/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by one child, age five months old, was observed asleep on his stomach in a crib with a bib around his neck.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/11/2024
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/11/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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