DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HILLTOP PRESCHOOL AND PARENTS' DAY OUT

000920623

(816) 781-5942

1001 SUNSET AVE
LIBERTY
MO  64068-2015

LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH



 

WATSON, TERESA MARIE

TERESA.WATSON@LUMCMO.ORG

Incorporated

MARY C MALOID

12 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

154

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/07/2024

10:00 AM

12:31 PM

ANNOUNCED

ANNUAL

2481698048


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/16/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/19/2024
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 08/16/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 31
Total Children 100
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Frogs - Infants/Toddlers - Caregivers Andrea Zieger and Faith Hamilton with six children all under 12 months of age. NPR 1:4
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Pandas - Toddlers - Caregivers Susan Pittman and Justine Cornell with seven children all under the age of 24 months. NPR 1:7
2 12 MIXED Alligators - Caregivers Madison Stennet and Lauren White with twelve children all 2 and 3 years of age
2 13 MIXED Horses - caregivers Amanda Bach and Macauley Hyatt with thirteen children all 2-3 years of age
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Teresa Watson with no children in attendance
2 10 PRESCHOOL Deer - Caregivers Rachel Anderson and Jackie Giaccetti with ten children all 4-5 years of age NPR 1:7
2 7 PRESCHOOL Bears - Caregivers Kristin Hall and Elise Huckabey with ten children all 3-4 years of age
2 13 PRESCHOOL Foxes - Caregivers Tracy Wilt and Candice Jones with thirteen children all 3-4 years of age NPR 1:7
2 11 PRESCHOOL Koalas - Caregivers Jenni Arnold and Mercedes Clark with eleven children all 3-4 years of age NPR 1:7
2 9 PRESCHOOL Sloths - Caregivers Mallory Copeland and Danielle Cleek with nine children all 3-4 years of age
1 10 PRESCHOOL Birds -Caregivers Katie Watterbach and Rachel O'Connor with ten children all 4-5 years of age NPR 1:7
11 2 PRESCHOOL Turtles - Prek - Caregivers Leah Geer and Erica Sanders with eleven children all 4-5 years of age NPR 1:7

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Madison Stennett and Mercedes Clark as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.060 Responsibilities of Caregivers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located Alligators, Deer and Horse rooms in unlocked drawers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/7/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in Frog and Turtle rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained tiles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by blue shelf in Horses and wicker chair in Koalas have chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 states: Indoor play equipment and materials shall be provided and shall be clean and in good condition with all parts intact. Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys. Toys, parts of toys or other materials small enough to be swallowed shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of plastic plank has jagged edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and 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
11/7/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Butt Paste. The item(s) was/were located open shelf in Alligator room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/7/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Teachers' purses. The item(s) was/were located in Sloth's room on shelf in unlocked cabinet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/7/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Dawn Dishwashing Soap. The item(s) was/were located in Birds room on top of a shelf.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/7/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of green and red playground piece has cracks in tunnel and on landing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and other debris, and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer and scented room spray. The item(s) was/were located in a cubby.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/7/2024
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.201. Definitions. — As used in sections 210.201 to 210.257, the following terms mean:
Compliance
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Compliance
RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.
Compliance
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance