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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
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Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Olivia DeGalvez, Stacy Knobbe, Kim Russo and Karen Stewart.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
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Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 33 children , ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old , were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 33 children, ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
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Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 01/08/2024.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
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Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
5/12/2025
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
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Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayla Millikan and Alyssa Penrose.
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
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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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
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
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