| 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 Evidence of local building approval was not received. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable. Correction Required The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
|
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
| | Provider Comments |
Violation Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Paint, primer, leaf shine, rock salt, extension cords, and hair products. The item(s) was/were located on the back indoor porch. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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 Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation Napping equipment interferes with children’s play activities due to napping equipment left in place. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. D. states: Space occupied by permanently placed cots, cribs, beds or playpens used for napping cannot be counted as usable floor space. Cots shall not be set up early or left in place to interfere with children's play activities. Correction Required Placement of napping equipment shall not interfere with child care space/activities.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation There was no space provided for staff breaks that is separate from child care space. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. H. states: An area for staff breaks shall be provided in the facility separate from child care space. Correction Required The facility shall provide a staff break area.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the bathroom, on top of the bathtub, held up by wooden planks. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation The prohibition to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway for children was not followed as evidenced by children must walk through the kitchen to enter the approved play space. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (F) states: Kitchens shall not be used for napping or as passageways for children. Correction Required Caregivers shall not allow children to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by their is a rotten tree stump with sharp pieces of bark sticking out of the ground. A wooden stick was observed with nails sticking out on the ground near the covered BBQ grill. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or 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 Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the infant room against the wall.. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that located in the bathroom was not secured to tub or wall. A diapering mat was observed located on top of a wooden chest, that measured 2 feet 2 inches by 1 foot 4 and 1/2 inches, the wooden chest was located on top of the bathtub which is being held up by a wooden plank. There was not a lip on the diapering area to help prevent a child from falling. The wooden plank/board and wooden dresser were able to be moved and lifted. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located on the table in the room where preschool children were sleeping. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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 Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a tree stump that has been burned to ashes. Surrounding the tree stump and ashes include metal rustic blade located in the yard. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or 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
|
|
|
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
| | Provider Comments |
Violation Stairs with no walls on either side had a baluster with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurements of baluster openings was approximately 13 inches long by 5 feet 4 inches wide between each hand railing. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (5) (B) 2. states: Stairs with no walls on either side shall have balusters placed on the sides. There shall be no more than four inches (4") between each baluster. They shall be attached to the stairs in a sturdy manner. Correction Required The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 3/26/2025
|
|
|
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
|
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
| | Provider Comments |
Violation The passage to an exit located in the infant bedroom was not clear as evidenced by the corners of two playpens were blocking the doorway exit. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits. Correction Required Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the floor in the front classroom, without a cot. Provider, Patricia Thomas stated that a 12-year-old child was not asleep on a cot due to being to tall. Staff member, Karen Stafford woke the child up and the child relocated to a recliner where he fell asleep again. The child was still sleeping in the recliner when leaving the inspection. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. Correction Required The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1 foot by 2 inches. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment. Correction Required Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation The facility did not meet requirements for dramatic and housekeeping play. The facility needed an additional 6 items in this category. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. G. states: Dramatic and housekeeping play; and Correction Required The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation Outdoor equipment, the stairs and railing, in back yard that leads to the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint on the stairs and railings. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation Outdoor equipment, the metal swing set, in the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by metal chains were hanging down which are accessible by children. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 3/28/2025
|
|
Violation Outdoor equipment, The pink and blue little tikes car, in the outside play space near the basketball hoop was not in good condition as evidenced by the pink and blue was missing a door. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 3/28/2025
|
|
|
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
| | Provider Comments |
Violation The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Karen Stafford, who was hired on 3/18/25. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result. Correction Required Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Andrew Searcy, and Karen Stafford Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
|
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
Violation
| | Provider Comments |
Violation A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by Provider, Patricia Thomas left left unattended in the front classroom to go to other rooms including the kitchen to cook lunch. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision. Correction Required The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
Compliance Date 3/28/2025
|
|
Violation Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision in that an infant was left alone a room during nap time. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping. Correction Required Caregivers shall provide constant care and supervision of infants/toddlers as required.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation The daily activities for school-age children did not include quiet time with a cot or bed available for those who nap or rest. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (B) 8. states: A quiet time for school-age children after the noon meal with a cot or bed available for those who wish to nap or rest; Correction Required Daily activities for preschool and school-age children shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by one school age child was left in the front room by themselves. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision. Correction Required The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
Compliance Date
|
|
Violation A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by 3 children ages ranging between 14-months-old and 2-years-old were napping in the infant room by themselves. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision. Correction Required The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
|
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
|
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
| | Provider Comments |
Violation The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by Provider, Patricia Thomas stated that a parent ordered pizza and salad for lunch for the children. Patricia Thomas provided milk. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule. Correction Required Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
|
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Violation
| | Provider Comments |
Violation Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (1) (B) states: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation. Correction Required Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 3/28/2025
|
|
Violation Identifying information in the vehicle did not include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each child's parent(s). Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (3) (B) states: Identifying information regarding the name of the provider, the names of the children and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each child's parent(s) shall be carried in the vehicle. Correction Required During transport, the facility shall carry identifying information for provider and children as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
|
|
|
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 not on file for Andrew Searcy, and Karen Stafford. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. 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
|