DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

START SMART LEARNING CENTER LLC

002956323

(660) 372-1093

1150 S MORLEY ST
MOBERLY
MO  65270-1947

START SMART LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

WHITEZELL, JENNIFER

startsmartdirector1@gmail.com


SUSAN MARIE DOUGLAS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

136

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/15/2024

1:10 PM

3:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2476080289


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/09/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/10/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/08/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/30/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 08/08/2022
APPLICATION 06/02/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/02/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/28/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/01/2024
POLICIES 01/25/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/31/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/05/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/16/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/08/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/28/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/06/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/28/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 9
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Karissa Smith was present with 4 children ages 12 months to 23 months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Chloe Crutchfield was present with 3 children ages 3 months to 6 months
2 13 MIXED Ashlyn Johnston and Cheryl Cook were present with 13 children ages 3 years to 5 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tricia Mooneyham was present
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Cheryl Cable was present with 8 children ages 6 years to 10 years.
2 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Krystal Steward and Caitlyn Smith was present with 4 children all age 2.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Payton Wilson was present with 4 children all age 2.

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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping plastic is exposed around plastic blue slide unit and dome climber ..
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
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Compliance Date
8/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 rope climber on the wooden play unit , in preschool and school age play ground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by the rope is not attached the the unit..
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
8/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Krystal Steward did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Camber Hoard , who was hired on 8-1-24.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/15/2024
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8-21-23 ( submitted on 8-15-24),6-3-24,1-3-23,10-2-23.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file 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 Cheryl Cable.
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

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