DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GINA'S DAYCARE LEARNING ACADEMY

003022973

(573) 302-5117

940 EXECUTIVE DR
OSAGE BEACH
MO  65065-3497

GINA'S DAYCARE LEARNING ACADEMY AT THE LAKE LLC

940 EXECUTIVE DR
OSAGE BEACH
MO  65065-3497

ESGUERRA, ELVIN P

ginaslearningacademy@gmail.com


ALLA GERASIMOVA

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

27 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/15/2024

9:04 AM

12:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2480022998


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/16/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/16/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/04/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/11/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/11/2023
POLICIES 07/11/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/11/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/11/2023
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/09/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/11/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/11/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/11/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/11/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/11/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/11/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/13/2023
APPLICATION 07/14/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 07/14/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/14/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/05/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/20/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/05/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/19/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/15/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2024




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 9
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Jessica Davis present with three one year old toddlers.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Olivia Brownlee present with three children,including two 1 year old toddlers and one 2 years old child.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Taylor Shepherd present with four 1 year old toddlers.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kariana Nemeth and Kierstyn Nemeth present with eight children , including five infants 3-10 month old and three one year old toddlers.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Tori Ford present with eight children , including four 2 years old and four 3 years old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tiffany Thurman - an assistant , Gina Esguerra -an owner and Elvin Esguerra a director present with no children in attendance.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was open and potentially accessible for children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/15/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a used wet wipe was found on the playground . It was picked up during the inspection .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/15/2024
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 no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/15/2024
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 evacuation time was not recorded.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 33 musical instruments/rhythm toys items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. F. states: Music and rhythm activities;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 23 books items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Gina Esguerra.
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

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