DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GIGGLES-N-GRACE DAYCARE LLC

002781100

(417) 737-9762

527 E CLEVELAND AVE
MONETT
MO  65708-1750

GIGGLES-N-GRACE DAYCARE LLC



 

THOMAS, APRIL

mrs.aprilthomas@yahoo.com


ANGEL DONSON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

17

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/31/2024

4:30 PM

5:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2475160534


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/16/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/17/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 09/17/2021
POLICIES 09/17/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/17/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/28/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/17/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/17/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/28/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/14/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/14/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/14/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/19/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/06/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/21/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/09/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/04/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/05/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/09/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/24/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/10/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/24/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/24/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   9/21/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 2
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 MIXED Juan Cruz and Braxton Jackson with five children. One child is under 2 years old, three children are 2 years old and one child is 4 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the baby gate to the kitchen was not closed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) 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
7/31/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the siding on the left bottom corner, has a hole with sharp edges.
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
3/27/2024
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
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 two cribs had loose bunched sheets.
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
7/31/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by caregiver was not knowledgeable a child's age.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
Violation
The group home provider is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the group home provider is present at this facility 2-3 days a week for part of the day and is not present 40 hours a week.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/26/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Center of Missouri.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (3) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri and shall advise the parent(s) at the time of enrollment of his/her child of the availability of the rules for review.
Correction Required
Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers of Missouri shall be available.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by five napping children were alone in their classroom when caregiver Juan Cruz left the room and four infants were alone in their classroom when caregiver Macy Parsons left the room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by caregiver in ratio, Braxton Jackson's, file could not be located at the time of the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
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