DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WEE CARE PRE-SCHOOL DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

000185893

(417) 876-3999

107 E FIELDS BLVD
EL DORADO SPRINGS
MO  64744-1601

WEE CARE PRE-SCHOOL DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

PO BOX 127
EL DORADO SPRINGS
MO  64744-0127

DINGERSON, MARTHA RUTH

eldoweecare@gmail.com

Incorporated

MARI LOCKWOOD

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

34

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

06/20/2024

9:35 AM

11:38 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2472901537


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/06/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/20/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/20/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/20/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/23/2010
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/16/1990
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/13/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/13/2005
POLICIES 03/30/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/19/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/19/1983
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/09/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/1982
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/01/1982
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/07/2013
APPLICATION 04/09/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/31/2011
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/03/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/30/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/30/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   3/27/2013



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 4
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 14 MIXED Allison Liby and Martha Dingerson in ratio with 14 children ages 2 years old to 5 years old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Melissa Lounsbury and Elizabeth Worthington staff not in ratio but within the facility.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by work being done on the AC unit which closed one classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/20/2024
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that a portion of the fence was taken down for repairs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/20/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by ongoing construction of the outdoor porch during childcare hours (corrected on site) and siding left accessible to children.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
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: Elizabeth Worthington needs 1 clock hour.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
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