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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
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Facility Information
Date of Report
5/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
001810839
Facility Name
KIDDIE KORNER, LLC
Facility Address
302 N OLIVE ST
City
ROLLA
Zip Code
65401
Phone
(573) 364-6595
County
PHELPS
Assigned Specialist
OMALLEY, PATRICK
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9. Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)1.C. Floor space shall not include kitchens, bathrooms, closets, staff lounges, office space, hallways used exclusively as passageways or floor space occupied by furniture or shelving not used by the children or for their activities.
5 CSR 25-500.132(6) A child who has a special physical, developmental, or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Conclusion Summary
On May 5, 2023, the Office of Childhood (OOC) received an allegation that an unknown child was left crying alone in a hallway at Kiddie Korner, LLC. After conducting an investigation, Compliance Inspector (CI) Patrick O'Malley has found this allegation to be substantiated based on the following evidence: 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1., which states the following: "Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision." AND 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)1.C., which states the following: "Floor space shall not include kitchens, bathrooms, closets, staff lounges, office space, hallways used exclusively as passageways or floor space occupied by furniture or shelving not used by the children or for their activities." AND 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)9., which states the following: "Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training." On May 9, 2023, CI O'Malley conducted an unannounced inspection of the facility and did not observe any children seated in the hallway. CI O'Malley conducted an interview with teacher Paige Hensley, who stated that children were seated in the hallway within the teacher's line of sight when they were being disruptive during naptime. CI O'Malley conducted a phone interview with director Chelsea Negrete, who also stated that children were seated in the hallway within the teacher's line of sight when they were being disruptive during naptime. Chelsea Negrete stated that children were never seated in the hallway for more than two minutes at a time.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall review all children's records and ensure that any child with special physical, behavioral, or developmental needs has a specialized care plan on file. A signed statement that this task has been completed and all children's records are in compliance shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 7/11/2023 12:00:00 AM
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 7/11/2023 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
7/3/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
CHRISCO, MARLA L