DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FOUR LEAF CLOVER PRESCHOOL

002168729

(573) 632-6400

3525 COUNTRY CLUB DR
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109

DANDELION PRESCHOOL LLC



 

WILLIAMS, MARCELLA JO

fourleafmarcella@gmail.com


ALLA GERASIMOVA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

120

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/16/2024

8:05 AM

12:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2480162783


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/06/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/20/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/20/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 09/06/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/06/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/06/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/06/2012
POLICIES 09/06/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/06/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/06/2012
STAFF SHEET 07/22/2020
APPLICATION 07/27/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/09/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/26/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/25/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/27/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/25/2024




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 15
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Stacey Fischer and Hannah Boyce present with six infants ages 7 weeks to 11 month.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Jennifer Green and Sophia Syfert present with five one year old toddlers.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Megan Green present with four one year old toddlers.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Arielle Lennon present with ten children, including two 2 years old and eight 3 years old children.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ashley Loaiza an owner , Marcella Williams a director, floaters Jason Huges, Stephany Wingate and a cook Meghan Rackers present with no children in attendance.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Kim Kerr present with nine preschoolers ages 4-5 years old
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Leila Allen and Rita Chambers present with ten children ages 3-4 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver MacKinzi Atwell present with seven two years old children.

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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a water hose was on the IT playground, presenting possible tripping hazards for young children. It was removed on site.
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
10/16/2024
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2024
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
Outdoor equipment, two plastic containers for toys, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken plastic , presenting possible pinching, scratching hazards .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, play kitchen, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by one part on the bottom was broken exposing sharp edges, presenting potential scratching hazards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Terri Rader
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/16/2024
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 Ashley Loaiza, Meaghan Rackers and Marcella Williams.
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