DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LAUGH AND 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

03/26/2026

10:07 AM

10:44 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2510276374


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: 4
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 8
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 MIXED Staff: Arnetta Gauch and Tana Darnel. Age range 15 months through 5 years. Two children under 2 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 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
3/26/2026
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's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the window that is on the garage which shares one side of the play yard had trim that was coming off. CI Duckworth observed the trim to be pointed on the corners and sticking out around the window which was a cutting hazard. The trim was made of white metal.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Purex Laundry Soap. The item(s) was/were located on the floor int he bathroom.
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
3/26/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, pink, purple, and blue plastic buckets, in the outdoor play yard was unsafe as evidenced by the pink and purple bucket had cracks in them which a child could bet their fingers caught and pinched in. The Blue bucket was broke and had sharp edges and pointed edges on it that could cut the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2026
Violation
Outdoor equipment, child's plastic shopping cart that was blue and gray, in the outdoor play yard was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by the front of the shopping cart was broke which CI Duckworth observed to be hard plastic with sharp points and edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2026
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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