DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC

002838326

(573) 447-0131

4470 N HIGHWAY 763
COLUMBIA
MO  65202-1043

PAPER MOON EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

NICHOLS, JACQUELINE BEATRICE

director@papermoonelc.com


LU A GAINES

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/10/2024

10:46 AM

12:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2479842846


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/23/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/21/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/21/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/21/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/29/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/21/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/21/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/21/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/21/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/21/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/21/2020
POLICIES 07/21/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 07/21/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/21/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/21/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/07/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/07/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/17/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/27/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/27/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/27/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/29/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   8/5/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 12
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Brianna Roller and skylar Andrews with eight children, 21-to-23-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers D' Anne Schneider and Ashonti Holmes with eight children, 11-to-20-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kristen Thompson and Abigail Garcia with eight children, 2-to-10-months-old.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Audrey Peterson with three children, 2-years-old and seven children, 3-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present on the premises were Director Megan Barte, LLC member Jackie Nichols, caregiver Amanda Brill.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Angela Ramshead with ten children 3-4-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Gracie Perkins with seven children, 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
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured (10.10.2024) approximately five inches at the bottom of the silver chain link fence with a silver wire that was not secured tightly, located between the northeast side of the building and the adjoining silver chain link gate. The fence was easily pushed up and children could get their legs and/or bodies entrapped both in between the fence and loose wire and/or the bottom of the fence and the ground if lifted up.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, the green hollow tube climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/9/2024
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/10/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
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
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
Not Observed
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 Director Jackie Nichols and LLC member Elizabeth Snyder (close supervision inspection 09/06/2024 - documents have not been received for Jackie Nichols or Elizabeth Snyder).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/2/2024
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance