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Compliance Inspector (CI) Jessica Graham conducted an investigation of the allegation that background checks are not being completed on caregivers. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information.
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) which states: "Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department."
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5 CSR 25-500.102 (1)(M) which states: "The provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for child care staff members as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements."
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5 CSR 25-500.102 (1)(N) which states: "Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements."
On November 9, 2023, CI Graham reviewed files for all caregivers. Eligibility letters for comprehensive background screenings were missing for caregivers Peyton Cleve, Kristi Naumann, Leigha Hayward, and Nicole Poston.
On November 9, 2023, LLC Member Becky Barron stated that there are a few caregivers working without comprehensive background screenings.
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