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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
Facility Information
Date of Report
3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
001790147
Facility Name
ANGEL HAVEN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER LLC
Facility Address
598 SE COUNTY ROAD DD STE 6
City
WARRENSBURG
Zip Code
64093-8406
Phone
(660) 429-5800
County
JOHNSON
Assigned Specialist
GREER, JOHN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(A) Child care personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children.
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an unannounced investigation of the allegation that Caregiver Hope Greufe took a photo of Child A (23 months old) and Caregiver Dajanae Brown. Caregiver Brown is holding a whiteboard that states, "Eat a fat penis." Caregiver Greufe posted the photo to Snapchat. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(A) which states, "Childcare personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children." On March 31, 2023, CI Greer reviewed a photo from Parent A (Parent of Child A) and observed the photo was taken on an unknown date at the facility. Child A is seen in the photo with Caregiver Dajanae Brown. Caregiver Brown is holding a small whiteboard that says, "Eat a fat penis." Child A is looking at the camera. On March 31, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Parent A, who stated on January 6, 2023, Caregiver Hope Greufe took a picture of Caregiver Dajanae Brown and Child A. In the photo, Caregiver Brown is holding a sign that says, "Eat a fat penis." The photo was taken at the facility. On March 31, 2023, Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer interviewed Director Courtney Owens, who stated a picture of Child A and Caregiver Dajanae Brown was posted to Snapchat on January 6, 2023, by Caregiver Hope Greufe. Director Owens became aware of the photo after a parent had sent the image to her. On March 31, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Hope Greufe, who stated she took the photo of Caregiver Brown. Caregiver Brown thought it would be funny and asked her to post it to Snapchat.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall conduct a staff meeting to review the center's policies and all licensing rules and regulations regarding good character and intent, specifically, 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(A) which states, "Childcare personnel shall be of good character and intent and shall be qualified to provide care conducive to the welfare of children.". The facility must provide the Office of Childhood- Child Care Compliance with a statement, signed by all staff members (paid employees and paid/unpaid volunteers), to indicate they understand and agree to follow those rules and regulations. Y 7/13/2023 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
6/23/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA