MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

Facility DVN
002621005

Phone
(417) 823-8117

Physical Address
3386 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65807-3928

Owner
MOTHERS TOUCH LEARNING CENTER SCENIC LLC

Mailing Address
851 E CAMBRIDGE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65807-3703

Provider/Director
PENROD, HEATHER L

E-mail Address
mtlc@att.net

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
MARI LOCKWOOD

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
82

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
10/28/2024

Arrival Time
4:15 PM

Departure Time
5:02 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
CLOSE SUPERVISION

Inspection ID
2481147301

Document	Document-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION	10/12/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	10/25/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	09/30/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	09/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	11/22/2016
POLICIES	11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	11/22/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/30/2016
SAMPLE FORMS	11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE	11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	05/25/2011
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	05/25/2011
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	11/22/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	09/30/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	05/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	05/23/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	09/30/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	06/12/2018
STAFF SHEET	11/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST	01/09/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	01/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	01/07/2023

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
2:00PM	4:00PM	11/22/2016

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 11

Total Children 38

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Meagan Oviedo and Ashley Walski in ratio with 8 children ages 2 months old to 18 months old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Loren King in ratio with 4 children all age 1 year old to 20 months old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jessica Montano in ratio with 4 children ages 18 months old to 22 months old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Jenny Hampton, Ashley Marler, and Heather Penrod not in ratio but within the facility.
2	10	PRESCHOOL	Cristy Beste and Tricia Fox in ratio with 10 children ages 4 years old to 7 years old.
1	6	PRESCHOOL	Tyra Overman in ratio with 6 children ages 2 years old to 4 years old.
1	6	PRESCHOOL	Tabatha Proctor in ratio with 6 children ages 2 years old to 3 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

Compliance

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 Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by child was placed in a crib while in a rocking seat as well. (Child was under the age of 1). Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items. Correction Required Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Correction Verification Return Inspection 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

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