DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LAUGH & LEARN DAYCARE

002499925

(573) 231-1225

1606 RINKER ST
HANNIBAL
MO  63401-5828

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH



 

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH

arnetta_gch@yahoo.com


BETHANY DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

02/19/2026

12:58 PM

1:48 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2508302047


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/11/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/22/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/26/2014
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2014
POLICIES 10/20/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/08/2015
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 11/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/11/2014
APPLICATION 03/29/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/10/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/29/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/23/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/08/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/01/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   2/20/2017
  7:00AM   8:00AM   2/20/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 19
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 2
Total Children 2
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 2 MIXED Staff: Arnetta Gauch and Tana Darnell. One child 14 months and one child 3 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The child care provider or legal entity did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating the facility as evidenced by the fictitious name of Laugh & Learn Daycare expired on 10-20-2024 and remains expired at this time.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration (3) states: The person(s) or legal entity who owns a family child care home shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for family child care homes.
Correction Required
The child care provider or legal entity shall meet all financial obligations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/19/2026
Violation
The child care provider or legal entity did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating the facility as evidenced by the fictitious name of Laugh & Learn Daycare does not match the fictitious name of Laugh and Learn Daycare on the Secretary of State website.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration (3) states: The person(s) or legal entity who owns a family child care home shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for family child care homes.
Correction Required
The child care provider or legal entity shall meet all financial obligations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the ceiling height in the facility is lower than the approved condition height of 7 foot due to renovations completed by the provider.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by a Fire/Safety inspection dated 10-1-2025 was not approved due to ceiling height being between 6'8" and 6'9.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Ibuprofen, generic aspercreme and Biofreeze. The item(s) was/were located on side tables 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
2/19/2026
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fire safety inspection did not include overlap approval.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (A) states: The Missouri Division of Fire Safety shall inspect the facility annually for the capacity specified on the license application and the fire inspection request. The inspection shall include a determination of whether or not the facility is approved for overlap care as provided in 19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children.
Correction Required
The fire safety inspection shall include overlap approval.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child's file did not have a completed enrollment form.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 3 states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 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

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 B states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available in the home for their review.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 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

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 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 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

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than 1 year of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 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 required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one 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 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 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 required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by there was no enrollment form on one child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the home during the hours the home is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child's file did not have an enrollment form on the first day of enrollment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
one child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 25-400.210 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

Compliance Date

Violation
one child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
one child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
one child(ren) records did not include name of individual authorized to take the child from the home.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (E) states: Name of the individual(s) authorized to take the child from the home.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
one child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 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 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance