DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE SANDLOT PRESCHOOL AND ACTIVITY CENTER, LLC

002605247

(573) 696-2020

6420 E HIGHWAY 124
HALLSVILLE
MO  65255-4501

THE SANDLOT PRESCHOOL AND ACTIVITY CENTER, LLC

6420 E HIGHWAY 124
HALLSVILLE
MO  65255-4501

CRANE, BROOKE ELIZABETH

thesandlotkids2020@gmail.com


CYNTHIA D MADDOX

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/05/2024

3:55 PM

4:28 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2477446585


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/19/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/19/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/19/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/19/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/27/2016
POLICIES 10/19/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 10/19/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/19/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/11/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/19/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/19/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/19/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/02/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/02/2016
APPLICATION 09/14/2018
STAFF SHEET 10/13/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/29/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/27/2023




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 7
Total Children 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alia Hernandez and Bethany Owens was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 7 months to 22 months.
1 7 MIXED Melinda Whitside was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 2 years to 3 years with 5 children being 2 years of age.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Justice Graham and Brooke Crane were present during the inspection.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Cassidy Arnolld was the staff with the children on the playground. Children ranged in age from 3 years to 5 years.
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Kaycee Newbound was the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 5 years to 9 years.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that there was not one located on an outlet on the north wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/5/2024
Violation
The walls located in the 2 and 3 classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint by the door leading to the outside and by the cot storage area next to the bathroom.
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
9/5/2024
Violation
The walls located the front table area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was small holes and chipping paint next to the front door, by the cubbies and under the opening to the kitchen.
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
9/5/2024
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in the 2-3 classroom where staff would face the wall while diapering.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/5/2024
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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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
Not Observed
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/5/2024
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a teacher in the 2-3 classroom did not was hands between diapering multiple children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/5/2024
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by the children that were diapered in the 2-3 classroom did not wash hands after being diapered. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

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Compliance Date
9/5/2024
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
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