DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GINA'S DAYCARE LEARNING ACADEMY

003022973

(573) 302-5117

940 EXECUTIVE DR
OSAGE BEACH
MO  65065-3497

GINA'S DAYCARE LEARNING ACADEMY AT THE LAKE LLC

940 EXECUTIVE DR
OSAGE BEACH
MO  65065-3497

ESGUERRA, ELVIN P

ginaslearningacademy@gmail.com


SHARLENE WHEATLEY

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

27 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/07/2025

9:32 AM

11:52 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2492553164


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/05/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/19/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/20/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/16/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/16/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/04/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/11/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/11/2023
POLICIES 07/11/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/11/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/11/2023
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/09/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/11/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/11/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/11/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/11/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/11/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/11/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/13/2023
APPLICATION 07/14/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 07/14/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/14/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/05/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/15/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 9
Total Children 35
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Kariana Nemeth present with four infants ages 4 -12 month old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Taylor Schepperd and Debbie Lord present with eight 1 year old children.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Kirsten Nemeth present with eight children, including four 2 years old, and four 3 years old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Elvin Esguerra, owner Gina Esguerra and a staff member Hailey Mathews present with no children in attendance.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Diamond Vanlandginham present with nine preschoolers ages 3-4 years old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Tiffany Thurman present with six 2 years old children.

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 observed surface area under swings on a preschool playground, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

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 inside the bathroom of Koala's classroom. CI Gerasimova talked with a teacher and moved the diaper changing table out of the bathroom back into a classroom by it's handwashing sink.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: three spray bottles with bleach water, soapy water and regular water. The item(s) was/were located on the top of the cabinet inside a Koala's preschool bathroom, within children's reach presenting possible poisoning hazards.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked ,easy to pull drawer in Tigers classroom .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that Tigers classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
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
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