DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LAUGH & LEARN DAYCARE

002499925

(573) 231-1225

1606 RINKER ST
HANNIBAL
MO  63401-5828

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH



 

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH

arnetta_gch@yahoo.com


BETHANY DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

03/11/2025

2:20 PM

2:51 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2488742165


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/11/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/22/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/26/2014
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2014
POLICIES 10/20/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/08/2015
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 11/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/11/2014
APPLICATION 03/29/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/10/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/23/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/08/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/26/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/29/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/26/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   2/20/2017
  7:00AM   8:00AM   2/20/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 2
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 MIXED Staff: Arnetta Gauch and Tana Murphy. Age range 8 weeks through 4 years. Three children under 2 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The item(s) was/were located on the sink in the bathroom accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/11/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by 2 outlets did not have protective covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/11/2025
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by One outlet and one light switch did not have a cover on it.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an in a floor swing with blankets around it.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 G states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written policies were not implemented as evidenced by CI Duckworth observed an 8 week old infant sleeping in a floor swing which is against the Safe Sleep policy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (1) states: The provider shall establish, implement and maintain written policies pertaining to the program goals, admission, safe sleep practices for children less than one (1) year of age, care and discharge of children, and shall provide a copy to the parent(s) at the time of enrollment.
Correction Required
The provider's written policies shall be provided to the parent(s) as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance