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5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
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5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
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5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
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5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 36 and 39 inches on the NE corner of the play yard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by CI Duckworth observed a large pile of leaves, twigs, and branches in the outdoor play yard. There was a limb hanging off over the swingset that appeared to have fallen from the tree and landed on top of the swingset. Also, the playyard had tall weeds and grass and needs mowed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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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Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the children had access to 3 bedrooms that were not child care space. CI observed Tana Darnell correct on site by putting child proof mechanisms on the door knobs during inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
8/21/2025
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: CI Duckworth observed a bag of prescription medicine that was in the children's reach. The item(s) was/were located on the side table in the livingroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
8/21/2025
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Violation
The facility did not have a adjacent hand washing sink with running water.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. A. states: A flush toilet and an adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be provided.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide bathroom fixtures as required.
Correction Verification
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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 4.5 inches at the corner of the building and between the pole of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
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5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
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5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
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5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
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5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
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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 3-3-2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of 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), 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
8/21/2025
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5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
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5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
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5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
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5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
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5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
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5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
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5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
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5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
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5 CSR 25-400.210 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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RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
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