DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COX LEARNING CENTER BRANSON

002530603

(417) 348-8810

1192 BIRD RD
BRANSON
MO  65616-9101

LESTER E. COX MEDICAL CENTERS

950 E PRIMROSE ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65807-5256

ARGUETA, MELISA MERCEDES

karrie.ridder@coxhealth.com


PENNY KREITZER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

116

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

12/03/2024

10:34 AM

11:50 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2483393914


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/11/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 10/11/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/19/1923
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/22/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/22/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/22/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/22/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/22/2016
POLICIES 11/22/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/02/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/02/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/20/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/15/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/15/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/08/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/08/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/01/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/17/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/07/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/07/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/16/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   1/22/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jenny McBride, Jace McIntyre and Melinda Blake, Caregivers, with 3 infants (3 months to 11 months), and 5 one year old toddlers.
1 7 MIXED Alexa Matthews, Caregiver, with 3 two year old children and 4 three year old children.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Melisa Argueta (Director), Taylor Loveland (Evening Supervisor), Jennifer Andela (Cook), and Candice Gates (Caregiver).
1 10 PRESCHOOL Cari Cooper, Caregiver.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Jen Lewis and Alyssa Moses, Caregivers.

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 Trina Achterman, Jennifer Andela, Melisa Argueta, Melinda Blake, Cari Cooper-Daniels, Kristy Eggleston, Candice Gates, Kristina Koch, Jennifer Lewis, Taylor Loveland, Alexa Matthews, Jenny McBride, and Karrie Ridder 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Karrie Ridder.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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