DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC

001776823

(636) 527-8280

497 BIG BEND
BALLWIN
MO  63021

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC



 

FANT, SHANNON DANAE

shannon.fant@kindercare.com


THERESA BROZ

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 19 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/01/2024

10:45 AM

12:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2475206256


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/23/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 07/23/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/12/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/12/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/23/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/23/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/23/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/23/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/23/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/23/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/23/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/14/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/14/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/07/2014
POLICIES 02/05/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/19/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/04/2003
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/13/2012
APPLICATION 02/13/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/04/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/25/2024
STAFF SHEET 04/05/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/25/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/25/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 12
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ching- Yi Wu, teacher, was present with four children ages 3-months-old to 11-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Barbara Grice, teacher, was present with three children ages 12-months-old to 14-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Hacker, teacher, and Kayla Tober, teacher, was present with eight children ages 16-months-old to 23-months-old
1 9 MIXED Viliene Garcon, teacher, was present with nine children ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old. There were four children age 2-years-old.
2 20 MIXED Alyxandria Rineberg, teacher, and Karlye Jefferies, teacher, were present with twenty children ages 2-years-old to 6-years-old. There was one child age 2-years-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Maudia Hantak, Assistant Director, Kelly Counts, teacher, Blake Weber, Cook, and Ananya Chatterjee, teacher, were present with zero children
1 16 SCHOOL AGE Carrie Gray, teacher, was present with sixteen children ages 5-years-old to 12-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
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 car hit a fence on July 13th. The fence is not fully detached but is leaning into the playground space. The fence is detached in different areas from the poles that make the fence sturdy. The top pole is bent inward towards the play space of the playground. There are no gaps for children to get through but if a child grabbed the fence, it would come down low enough for a child to climb over the top of the fence.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Outdoor equipment, The Pre-K Door, in the playground area was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the metal door frame at the bottom of the door was bent backwards. The end of the metal was coming unscrewed and starting to come off the door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/1/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Viliene Garcon and Barbara Grice 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
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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: Barbara Grice.
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
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Ching-Yi Wu, Jennifer Hagen, and Lori Rumping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/1/2024
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