DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OH MY DEER CHILDCARE

001757415

(417) 372-3422

5781 COUNTY ROAD 8800
WEST PLAINS
MO  65775-5642

BARRETT, SALEENA



 

SMITH, KENDRA E

ohmydeerchildcare@gmail.com


ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

16

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/15/2024

12:20 PM

1:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2476028076


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/17/2023
APPLICATION 12/23/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/02/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/27/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/19/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/21/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/19/2024
POLICIES 03/19/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/21/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/22/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/22/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/22/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/19/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/11/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/15/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/17/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/17/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/11/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/13/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/26/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/11/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kaprie Mitchell with 3 children ages 4 months to 19 months.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Saleena Barrett with 9 children ages 2 years-old to 5-years-old. This included 5- 2 year old children. This group of children were napping.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The passage to an exit located on the north wall was not clear as evidenced by child napping on a nap mat in front on the door in the hallway.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 9 children 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on mats on the floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 24 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The seats of swings in the outdoor play area did not have lightweight seats of rubber, plastic, canvas or nylon as evidenced by saucer swing with metal ring is on the swing set.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (G) states: Swings shall have lightweight seats of rubber, plastic, canvas or nylon.
Correction Required
Swing seats shall be constructed of an approved material.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by the caregiver(s) stated that he/she was unaware of specific licensing rule(s) in that Saleena Barrett, owner did not know that by rule cots had to be used by the napping children. She also thought staff/child ratio for 2-year-olds and above were 1 staff to 10 children, she did not realize that with 5- 2-year-olds the staff/child ratio is 1 staff to 8 children .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available and all caregivers working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
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
Compliance
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