DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS OF CREATION

000216911

(417) 720-1053

922 W REPUBLIC RD
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-5821

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH



 

BORDERS, MEGAN NACHOLE

mborders@wesleymethodist.com


PENNY KREITZER

24 MONTHS - 13 YEARS

233

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

 
Inspection Information

07/02/2024

9:00 AM

11:26 AM

ANNOUNCED

ANNUAL

2473555846


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/25/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/05/2024
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 07/26/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 23
Total Children 86
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 MIXED Journey Kids Room: Jennifer Smith and Chelsea Freeman, Caregivers, with 2 school age children and 6 preschool age children.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Erin Welch (Assistant Director), Stephanie Myers (Administrative Assistant) and Megan Borders, Director were also present during the inspection.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Aviators Room: Nicole Brookman and Kaylee Wallace, Caregivers. Volunteer, Olivia Martin was also present
2 7 PRESCHOOL Conductors Room: Samantha Rhodes and Timberly Sozio, Caregivers. Volunteer Jackson Welch was also present.
2 7 PRESCHOOL Adventure Kids Room: Erin Garner and Randi Vincent, Caregivers.
2 4 PRESCHOOL Seekers Room: Mallorie Schwenke and Cheyenne Murdie, Caregivers.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Explorers Room: Hanna Hackler and Taylor Johnson, Caregivers. Volunteer, Stella Madden was also present.
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Navigators Room: Colin Harper, Caregiver.
1 10 SCHOOL AGE Discovery Room: Sarah Jonesmith, Caregiver.
2 16 SCHOOL AGE Multipurpose Room: Angel Scantlin and Elizabeth Edwards, Caregivers. Rebekah Simmerman, Summer Coordinator was also present.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Travelers Room: Dacia Roderick and Avery Bassett, Caregivers.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Voyagers Room: Emma Siegler and Kara Witt, Caregivers.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by the school-age child health report was not on file the first day the child attended - the admission date was 2/5/2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (4) states: A parent of a school-age child shall provide a statement at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
TB reports on file were older than 24 months for Kara Witt.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) 3. states: After the initial physical assessment, all caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be tested for tuberculosis at least every two (2) years. Caregivers with previously positive tuberculin tests shall be under the management of a physician.
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 the kitchen door was open and unlocked.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/2/2024
Violation
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 8 inches between the two sides of the gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The equipment, a slide and all the swings, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the resilient surfacing needs to be replaced where bare ground is visible.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D) states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") high covered with impact-absorbing materials that will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Materials may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The equipment, a slide, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by the slide was placed on the grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D) states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") high covered with impact-absorbing materials that will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Materials may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/2/2024
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.
Correction Required
An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 13 child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (D) states: Name and phone number of a physician and preferred hospital to be used in an emergency.
Correction Required
An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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.
Compliance