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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 annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
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
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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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the Caterpillar room did not have covers.
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
10/15/2025
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Violation
The ceilings located in the Caterpillar room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt buildup on the ceiling fan.
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
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
10/15/2025
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Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
10/15/2025
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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 the diaper changing surface is a pad on a countertop facing the wall.
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
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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" on the south side of the I/T parking lot between the gate and the building.
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Correction Verification
Corrected on Site
Compliance Date
10/15/2025
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Violation
The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint by the diaper changing station.
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
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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
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by several (Rainbow and Caterpillar rooms) child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured less than 2'.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.
Correction Verification
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Violation
Outdoor play equipment had a rope wrapped around the base that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (I) states: Ropes, loops or any hanging apparatus that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
Correction Required
Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
Correction Verification
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5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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Violation
A caregiver was not sensitive to the capabilities, interests and problems of children in care as evidenced by Caregiver Alisha Jones did not provide close supervision of a child with a diagnosis of autism who requires additional supervision. As a result, the child was able to pass through two gates unnoticed to leave the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
10/15/2025
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Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Loretha Ford, Lesa Hendricks, Rhonda Wilson, Abry Seymore, Elese Jackson, Nevaeh Wells, Lanetta Todd, Cheyanne Moody
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
Correction Verification
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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 Abry Seymore, Elese Jackson, Lanetta Todd 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
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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: Lanetta Todd.
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
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5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
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Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.
Correction Verification
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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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Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a 6-year-old child left the playground, passing through two gates, and crossed the side street by the playground before children told staff the child was out of the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
10/15/2025
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5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
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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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Violation
5 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
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Violation
one child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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Violation
one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
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Violation
one child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Correction Verification
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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 Loretha Ford, Tamyra Gordon, and CeReese Hughs.
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
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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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