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5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
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Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.
Correction Verification
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two propane tanks were located in the right corner of the playground.
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
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Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's outdoor play space is used at the same time by children from the infant/toddler unit and preschool/school-age children as evidenced by a child age 1-year-old was observed on the playground with children ages 3-years-old to 8-years-old.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 1. states: Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers.)
Correction Required
The facility shall provide separate play space or separate outdoor play times as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
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Violation
The required caregiver/child ratio for infant/toddlers and two-year olds was not maintained. The caregiver/child ratio was not maintained for I/T outdoors as evidenced by 9 children with 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 2. states: Staff/child ratios for infant/toddlers and two (2)-year olds shall be maintained at all times.
Correction Required
Caregiver/child ratios for I/Ts and 2-year olds shall be maintained at all times.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bottles of Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent. The item(s) was/were located in an open closet in a 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
6/25/2025
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bottles of bleach and Lysol sanitizing wipes. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the I/T Unit in an unlocked cabinet.
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
6/25/2025
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Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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
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Violation
The wading pool used by children was not properly treated as evidenced by it did not have a filtration water system.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (7) (B) states: Swimming and wading pools shall have a water filtration system. The water in swimming and wading pools shall be treated, cleaned and maintained in accordance with health practices and rules as determined by the local or state health authority, or both.
Correction Required
Swimming and wading pools used by children shall be constructed, maintained and used in a manner which safeguards the lives and health of children as required.
Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
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Violation
The swimming/wading pool was accessible to children as evidenced by there was no fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (7) (C) states: Swimming and wading pools shall be fenced to prevent access by children. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high and shall have a locked gate. Above-the-ground pools may use a forty-two inch (42") fence around the top of the pool with barricades of the steps to the pool deck.
Correction Required
Swimming and wading pools shall be inaccessible to children as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The wading pool used by children contained less than 48 inches of water; no adult was on duty who had completed a basic water safety course including infant/child CPR.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (7) (F) states: An adult who has completed a course in basic water safety, which includes infant/child CPR, shall be on duty when a swimming or wading pool containing less than forty-eight inches (48") of water is being used.
Correction Required
An adult who has completed a course in basic water safety, including infant/child CPR, shall be on duty as required.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
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5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
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Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I 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
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
6/25/2025
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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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 5 children , ages 2-months-old to 12-months-old , were cared for by 1 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
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Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1-years-old through 8-years-old, were cared for by 2 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
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
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5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
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5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
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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
Compliance
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5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
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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
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5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
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5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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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. —
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RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
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