DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ECONOMIC SECURITY CORPORATION OF SOUTHWEST AREA

000674908

(417) 781-0352

1200 N MAIN ST
JOPLIN
MO  64801-9037

ECONOMIC SECURITY CORPORATION OF SOUTHWEST AREA



 

HAMILTON, CHERYL LYNN

chamilton@escswa.org

Incorporated

RENEE L LAMONTIA

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/14/2024

10:30 AM

1:45 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2482278044


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/26/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/29/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/26/1994
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/26/1994
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/26/1994
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/27/1995
POLICIES 09/24/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/09/1995
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/09/1995
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/26/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/26/2015
STAFF SHEET 09/05/2019
APPLICATION 08/06/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/05/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/28/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/28/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/02/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/02/2024




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 21
Total Children 73
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Gwen Kesinger Sarah Leathers, and Tiffany Reynolds in ratio with 6 children ages 1 year to 29 months of age.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Maria Fanoele, Christie Boman and Emily Cleaver in ratio with 7 children ages 1 through 2 years of age.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Nina Self, Kendra Howe, and Ashely Hohler in ratio with 7 children ages 9 months to 2 years of age.
3 11 PRESCHOOL Staff Alexis Boese, Mariah Stinger, Lacie Jones, with 11 children ages 3 to 4 years of age. Emily Pierce from Joplin schools observing not in ratio.
3 13 PRESCHOOL Staff Jenteal Engberg, Johanna Wiley Paula Altom in ratio with 13 children ages 3 to 5.
1 2 PRESCHOOL Staff Kim Holz in ratio with 2 children, 3 to 5 years of age.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Staff Stephanie Camerer and Anne Jiles in ratio with 15 children, 3 to 5 years of age.
3 12 PRESCHOOL Staff Breanna Eafrati, Leilani Evans and Renee Villamaria in ratio with 12 children, 3 to 5 years of age.

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one pair of scissors laying on the changing table in Ms. Maria's classroom.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/14/2024
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 fence was not in good condition in that the fence on the southeast side had two holes on the bottom of the fence that created an entrapment risk., .
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/14/2024
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 fence was not in good condition in that the fence behind the chalkboard on the playground had a gopher hole which created an entrapment risk.
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/14/2024
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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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