MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Facility DVN
000183377

Phone
(417) 625-9360

Physical Address
3600 NEWMAN RD
JOPLIN
MO 64801-1513

Owner
MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Mailing Address
3950 NEWMAN RD
JOPLIN
MO 64801-1512

Provider/Director
TAPPANA, NIKKI DAWN

E-mail Address
tappana-n@mssu.edu

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ANGEL DONSON

Age Range
12 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
88

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/05/2024

Arrival Time
2:05 PM

Departure Time
3:25 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2477536531

Document	Document-Date
STAFF SHEET	03/28/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	01/19/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	01/26/1987
APPLICATION	01/07/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE	03/16/2017
SAMPLE FORMS	03/16/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	03/16/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	03/16/2017
POLICIES	03/16/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	03/16/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	03/16/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	03/21/2017
ANNUAL DECLARATION	02/06/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	02/26/2024

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 15

Total Children 65

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Madi Stamps and Abigale McCaffrey with six children age 1 year old.
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Rebecca Spencer with three children age 1 year old.
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Julie Vandine with three children age 1 year old.
2	11	MIXED	Alyssa Sparlin and Sarah Spencer with 11 children. Four children are age 2 years old and seven children are 3 years old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Nikki Tappana, Ceason Nance and Bishesh Mahargan were present in the building.
2	18	PRESCHOOL	Dyanne Dillon and Sejal Karki with 18 children ages 4-5 years old.
2	16	PRESCHOOL	Rebecca Webb and Emma Rakoski with 16 children ages 3-4 years old.
2	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Lainie Hutchings and Robin Foglesong with eight children age 2 years old.

Compliance List

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation

	Provider Comments
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 facing the wall. 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Compliance

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Compliance

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Compliance

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. —

Compliance

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Compliance