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Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by no working toilets, no installed sinks , no running water. A facility is not caring for children since the end of October due to a burst water fountain accident that destroyed floors . They are on approved inoperating mode since November 13, 2025. Currently new carpet square floors are placed in two affected preschool classrooms . Back wall in the bathroom that was found to have a mold is fixed. During return inspection on 3/31/26 the premises was still not safe and suitable for taking care of children, as evidenced by: toilets and sinks are not installed, no running water, no transitions on the floor , working tools and instruments including but not limited to hammer, fan, tool box, screw drivers, nail guns are scattered around the facility. This facility is still on approved inoperating mode and they are not taking care of children currently. There were no children in the facility during 3/31/26 inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Verification
Return Inspection
Compliance Date
4/9/2026
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Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by their special circumstances fire inspection was not conducted /approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/8/2026
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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that hallway area by the water fountain space.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/9/2026
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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies: bathroom and window cleaners, Goo-gone, nails , dirty brooms. The item(s) was/were located on the shelve and floors in classrooms. Brooms should be located in closets/furnace room away from children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/6/2026
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Violation
All floors of a building used for child care was not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by a special circumstance inspection was not completed yet after the floors were changed to a carpet squares due to the flooded water fountain.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 1. states: Any floor of a building used for child care shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
All floors shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/1/2026
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Violation
The walls located in a hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by it was a hole in the wall that is supposed to be covered by a vent cover, that was not screwed to the wall.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/6/2026
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Violation
The floors located in places where the new flooring was installed: preschool, school age, 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the transition pieces were missing where the flooring is connected.
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
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/6/2026
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Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in all classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/9/2026
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Violation
The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets/urinals and hand wash sinks as evidenced by hand washing sinks and toilets were not installed in bathroom and a hand washing sink was not installed in 2's classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 1. and 2. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty (20) children. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half (1/2) the required number of toilets, with a minimum of one (1) toilet per bathroom.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide bathroom fixtures as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/9/2026
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Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/9/2026
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Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/9/2026
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Violation
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/9/2026
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Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no hot or cold running water.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
4/8/2026
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Violation
The kitchen was not in compliance with state and local rules governing food service sanitation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (D) states: Kitchens shall be maintained in compliance with state or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation.
Correction Required
Kitchens/food service shall be approved.
Correction Verification
Submit Documentation
Compliance Date
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a wooden fence on the infant toddler playground that is preventing an access to the AC unit is missing a part.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
4/9/2026
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by nails, small plastic pieces from a broken siding, a dead mouse , insulation pieces and other construction trash , a watering hose were found on both playgrounds presenting potential hazards ot tripping, injuring, suffocating, contaminating disease.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
4/6/2026
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a green tarp on both playgrounds is detached and wrinkled , presenting potential tripping hazards to the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
4/9/2026
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