DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SARCOXIE LEARNING ACADEMY

002776036

(417) 850-1198

1112 HIGH ST
SARCOXIE
MO  64862

BITTICK, KATHY ANN

8442 APPLE RD
SARCOXIE
MO  64862-7170

BITTICK, KATHY ANN

bitticks4@yahoo.com


ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

49

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/22/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2481048950


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/28/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/07/2019
STAFF SHEET 10/07/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/28/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/07/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/10/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/07/2019
POLICIES 10/07/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 10/07/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/07/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/07/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/07/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/07/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/07/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/07/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/15/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/07/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/17/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/25/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/31/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/31/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/28/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/25/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/20/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   3/18/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Marcos Monzon within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/29/2024
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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was between 39 inches and 42 inches where resilient surfacing has piled against the fence and the pvc pipes.
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.

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Compliance Date
11/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers that are posted do not include the numbers for the local radio station.
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
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Compliance Date
11/1/2024
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically in the infant toddler room and large preschool/school age room.
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.

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Compliance Date
11/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Autymn Hatch did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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Compliance Date
11/21/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by observed child had brought their own lunch. Provider stated this was due to the child's severe food allergies. A Dr.'s note was on file. Provider was unaware a variance would be required .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

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Compliance Date
10/31/2024
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 Kathy Bittick, Jessica Kiel, Katie Lee, Ashley Pryer and Christy Lopez..
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
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Compliance Date
11/20/2024
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