MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
GINA'S DAYCARE LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

Facility DVN
002964172

Phone
(573) 433-2346

Physical Address
500 GW LN
WAYNESVILLE
MO 65583-1200

Owner
GINA'S DAYCARE LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
POCAIGUE, IVY AMELL

E-mail Address
GINA84DAYCARE@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
KATINA D KATTICH

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
224

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations

Inspection Information

Date
04/10/2026

Arrival Time
11:00 AM

Departure Time
2:17 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2511346175

Document	Document-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	08/22/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	08/22/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	08/22/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	08/22/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION	06/04/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	08/22/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	08/23/2022
APPLICATION	07/18/2022
SAMPLE FORMS	08/22/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	09/27/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	09/29/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	09/27/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/29/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	09/29/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	09/29/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	02/16/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	02/09/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	02/09/2023
POLICIES	02/09/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE	02/16/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	03/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	01/06/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	04/25/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	03/24/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	12/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION	03/24/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 9

Total Children 41

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregivers Yisell Perez and Gabriela Hoag present with eight infants 3month-8 months
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregiver Kyley Price and Gracie Rogers present with eight infants 6m-12 m
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Andrew Esguerra and Ivy Pocaigue present with zero children present
2	20	PRESCHOOL	Caregivers Karri Werner and Dakota Feely during lunch with twenty children ages3y-5y
1	5	TWO YEAR OLDS	Daesha Williams present with five-2 year olds

Compliance List

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation There was evidence of dirt/debris in on steps going upstairs, hallway upstairs,. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 4/10/2026	Dust and debris on the upstairs steps and hallway were caused by normal foot traffic and children playing, which led to minor dirt accumulation. This was corrected immediately during the inspection. The stairs were vacuumed and the hallway was swept. We also maintain a cleaning folder in this area that outlines required cleaning routines, and staff have been reminded to follow it closely. The area has been consistently cleaned since.
Violation There was evidence of rodents/droppings in on the stairway to 3rd floor. 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	The third floor is an unused attic space with zero foot traffic. It is not a licensed childcare area, and no children or staff access this space. We previously addressed a mice issue through Bugged Out Pest Control and have had no issues since. This was immediately cleaned and sanitized, and proof was provided to compliance officer Katina.

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Allison Chapman and Romelliah Vassell 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date	Allison Chapman completed her medical exam at Four Rivers and had proof of completion on hand; the official Missouri DESE form is being mailed to her by the provider and is still pending. Romelliah Vassell’s exam has been completed and documentation was submitted to compliance officer Katina. Delays were due to provider scheduling issues.
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: Allison Chapman and Romelliah Vassell . 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date	Both staff completed their TB requirements. Romelliah Vassell’s TB documentation was completed on 2/23/2026 but was temporarily left in her car and brought in afterward. Allison Chapman has proof from Four Rivers that her TB screening was completed; the official Missouri DESE form is being mailed. Once received, it will be emailed to compliance officer Katina.

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Compliance

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Ivy Pocaigue. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date	Ivy Pocaigue’s background check eligibility expired after 5 years. Per Missouri DESE guidance, a new comprehensive background check was initiated by submitting the required form. Fingerprinting was then requested; however, the local IdentoGO site was temporarily relocated with limited availability and no walk-ins. The fingerprinting was completed and updated eligibility was submitted to compliance officer Katina, resolving the violation.

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Compliance

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