DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MCCORD, KATHRYN L.

002362385

(870) 930-4855

200 VINE ST
SENATH
MO  63876

MCCORD, KATHRYN L

PO BOX 372
SENATH
MO  63876-0372

MCCORD, KATHRYN L

Katie.mccord@yahoo.com


JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/18/2024

8:10 AM

11:33 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2478376519


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/17/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/07/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/07/2012
POLICIES 10/17/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/17/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/25/2011
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/10/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/19/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/26/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/25/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/31/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/26/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/18/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/13/2018
APPLICATION 08/13/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/18/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/14/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/19/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/18/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/18/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:15PM   5:15PM   2/15/2013



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 3
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 18 MIXED Caregivers: Kathryn McCord, Stefanie Davis and Susan Scott with one child twelve months, two children fourteen months, one child seventeen months, four children two years of age, nine children three years of age and one child four years of age.

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
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that a tree recently fell on the fence. The metal top rail located to the left of the gate and located along the back of the fence was damaged/bent. Additionally, one section of chain link fencing located to the left of the gate and two sections of chain link fencing located along the back side of the fence was damaged .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Susan Scott needs 6 hours for 2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Kathryn McCord needs 12 hours and Stefanie Davis needs 12 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Kathryn McCord and Stefanie Davis.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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