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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 equipment list was not submitted. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 4/3/2025
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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 Return Inspection
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Violation The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
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Violation The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Quinn Hueffmeier, Destiny Lombard, Amber Ritrovato & Chelsea Murphy (As of 7/10/2025 Destiny Lombard is no longer employed.) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
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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 space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls; Correction Required Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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Violation The floors located in the I/T Unit, specifically the Toddler Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 1 floor tile is cracked and coming up from the floor. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Correction Verification Return Inspection
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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 was not in good condition in that the latch is broken on the gate on the front run of the fence. A large toy is holding the gate in place currently so that the gate cannot be opened by a child. 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 Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 4/3/2025
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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 was not in good condition in that there is a dime size hole in last panel on the front run of the fence, specifically in the back left corner closest to road. 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 Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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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
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Violation Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a baby sleeping in a bouncer seat was covered with a blanket. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items. Correction Required Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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Violation An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncer seat. 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 7/10/2025
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Violation Outdoor equipment, multiple plastic toys, in the Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic was cracked. 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 Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
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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
Compliance Date 12/13/2024
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5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
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5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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Violation Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Destiny Lombard as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required Medical reports shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 4/3/2025
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Violation A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Destiny Lombard. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Correction Verification Submit Documentation
Compliance Date 4/3/2025
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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
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5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
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Violation The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was available for administering to a child, however there was no written permission on file. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given. Correction Required All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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Violation The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages. Correction Required Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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Violation Medication was not stored out of children's reach. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container. Correction Required Medication shall be inaccessible to children and handled as required.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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Violation Medication was observed left out after being administered to a child; the medication was located on the counter in the I/T Unit, specifically the Toddler Room. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (F) states: Medication shall be returned to storage immediately after use. Correction Required Medication shall be stored as required.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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Violation The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages. Correction Required Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.
Correction Verification Corrected on Site
Compliance Date 7/10/2025
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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
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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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Violation Criminal background check results were not on file for Haley Blankenship, Jordyn Carter, Alivia Gourley, Quinn Hueffmeier, Destiny Lombard, Amber Ritrovato & Chelsea Murphy. As of 7/10/2025 results are still needed for Jordyn Carter, Alivia Gourley & Quinn Hueffmeier. 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 Return Inspection
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Violation Criminal background check results were not on file for Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Maria Metrejon-Martin, Alyssa Cantrell, Shawn McAfee, Robin Femmer, Ryan Lee, Olivia Hartwell & Summer Cox. As of 3/29/2024 Robin Femmer is no longer employed. As of 6/6/2024 Maria Metrejon-Martin, Alyssa Cantrell & Summer Cox are no longer employed. As of 10/1/2024 Shawn McAfee is no longer employed. As of 12/5/2024 results are still needed for Gracie Hobbs. 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 4/1/2025
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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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