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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
000553388
Facility Name
2 BY 2 PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE
Facility Address
2802 RENICK ST
City
ST JOSEPH
Zip Code
64507-1854
Phone
(816) 232-3677
County
BUCHANAN
Assigned Specialist
GREER, JOHN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)2.B.(III) If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an unannounced investigation of the allegation that Child A was sitting on the floor of the gym with several preschool children present. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)2.B.(III) which states, "If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;" On April 5, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Director Kelly Lewis, who stated on March 21, 2023, Parent A (Parent of Child A) came to pick up her child. Child A was present in the gym with Caregiver Angelica Turner. Caregiver Hannah Stewart was present in the gym with five children, 3 years old to 5 years old. On April 5, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Assistant Director Paige Davis, who stated on March 21, 2023, Parent A (Parent of Child A) came to pick up her child. Child A was present in the gym with Caregiver Angelica Turner. Caregiver Hannah Stewart was present in the gym with five children, 3 years old to 5 years old. On April 5, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Angelica Turner, who stated on March 21, 2023, Caregiver Turner was in the gym with Child A waiting for Parent A to pick up. Caregiver Hannah Stewart was also in the gym waiting for parents to pick up with five preschool age children. On April 5, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Hannah Stewart, who stated on March 21, 2023, Caregiver Stewart was in the gym with five preschool age children. Caregiver Turner was also present in the gym with Child A.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 2/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA