DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

INSPECTION REPORT
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Inspection Information








DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/05/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/10/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/07/2022
POLICIES 01/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/05/2024
STAFF SHEET 02/17/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/29/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/05/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/07/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/07/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/17/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/17/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/07/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/07/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/18/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/29/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/11/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/13/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/26/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/10/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/10/2019
APPLICATION 10/22/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/27/2018




Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations:
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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 kitchen door and the supply closet were both unlocked.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/15/2024
Violation
The floors located in the toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the concrete sealant was chipped in multiple areas of the flooring.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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
Furniture/equipment, nine children's tables, in the prek room, school age room and the 3 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by the table topping was missing with chipped areas exposing cork board on the tables.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A Junior Aide, Chloe Cummings, was not under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. A. states: May count in staff/child ratio only if under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.
Correction Required
Junior Aides counted in staff/child ratio must be under the direct supervision of an adult caregiver within the same group of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/15/2024
Violation
A Junior Aide, Chloe Cummings, was the sole caregiver for a group of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) 1. B. states: Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver.
Correction Required
Junior Aides shall not be the sole caregiver for a group of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/15/2024
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
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 not on file for Audrey Kurtenbach, Jolie Taylor, Cora Debelle and Chloe Cummings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/15/2024
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