DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

READY SET GROW- INFANTS AND TODDLERS

003046368

(573) 559-9681

1314 1ST ST
KENNETT
MO  63857-2526

SYDNI'S KIDS & CO.LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

HAYWOOD, ELIZABETH EVALENA

sydnidarnell@outlook.com


BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 24 MONTHS

21

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

21 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

10/22/2024

10:15 AM

12:20 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2480814715


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/20/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/20/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/20/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/20/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/12/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/12/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/12/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/12/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/12/2024
APPLICATION 08/08/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/28/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/28/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/13/2024
POLICIES 06/12/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/07/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/21/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/09/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/09/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 09/23/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 18
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 5
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 10 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Walters & Haley Wade, Caregivers/Designated People in Charge 10 - 3-17 Month Olds
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kayla Robinson & Alondra Castillo, Caregivers 4 - 18-20 Month Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Elizabeth Haywood, Director (Was not here upon arrival at the facility.)

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (B) states: Facility owner(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the TV in the Front I/T Room was not secured to the shelf or wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gates to the Kitchen & Bathroom were not locked/latched.
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
10/22/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet in the Middle I/T Room was not covered.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox Wipes. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the Front I/T Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
Violation
The floors located in the doorway from the Back I/T Room to the Storage Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tile was missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by 10 infants/toddlers were being cared for in the Front I/T Room upon arrival to the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (I) states: For facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided in the facility for each infant and toddler. Space occupied by napping equipment does not have to be deducted from usable floor space;
Correction Required
Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the mesh cover was removed from the furnace pipe in the Playground.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the TV in the Back I/T Room was not secured toe the shelf or wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the artificial turf carpeting was not secured to the ground & was curled up in several areas creating a tripping hazard.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper Cream. The item(s) was/were located in the cubbies in the Back I/T Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written emergency plan did not include plans for lock-down procedures.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) 3. states: Lock-down procedures in situations that may result in harm to persons inside the facility such as a shooting, hostage incident, intruder, trespassing, or disturbance or to be used at the discretion of the director, designee, or public safety personnel;
Correction Required
Facility emergency plan must include required components.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by was not available in any of the Classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically in any Classroom or the Office.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s name and phone number of the owner’s principal place of business was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. C. states: When a facility operates at more than one (1) site, the name and telephone number of the facility's principal place of business;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. states: When a facility occupies space it does not own, the name and telephone number of the owner of the building or the building manager;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in the office.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by a crib/playpen was not provided for each infant in that 4 infants did not have a crib.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. A. states: An individually assigned crib, portable crib or playpen shall be provided and used for each infant and toddler. Stack cribs shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved sleeping equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncy seat, specifically 2 infants were asleep upon arrival to the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
Violation
Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by a crib/playpen was not provided for each infant in that 2 infants/toddlers did not have a crib.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. A. states: An individually assigned crib, portable crib or playpen shall be provided and used for each infant and toddler. Stack cribs shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved sleeping equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children, ages 3-17 Months Old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children , ages 3-17 Months Old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/22/2024
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 daily activities for infants and toddlers did not include developmental and exploratory play experiences.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 1. states: Developmental and exploratory play experiences and free choices of play appropriate to the interests, needs, and desires of infants and toddlers;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate activities for infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant nap period were not met as evidenced by an infant was in a crib/playpen for more than 30 minutes while awake.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. G. states: After awakening, an infant may remain in the crib as long as s/he is content, but never for periods longer than thirty (30) minutes.
Correction Required
An infant shall be removed from a crib/playpen within 30 minutes of awakening.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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