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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
3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002382541
Facility Name
MILLER, JULIE
Facility Address
408 S OHIO ST
City
KING CITY
Zip Code
64463-9532
Phone
(660) 483-0774
County
GENTRY
Assigned Specialist
GREER, JOHN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1)(K) Ammunition, guns, hunting knives, bows and arrows or other weapons shall be stored in a locked cabinet or locked closet.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1)(J) All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1)(J) All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1)(F) Stairways in approved child care space shall be well-lighted and free of obstructions. Stairways in approved child care space having more than three (3) steps shall have a handrail the children can reach.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (1)(B) The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (3)(A)5. The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
5 CSR 25-400.085 (2)(A)9. The home shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Conclusion Summary
On March 18, 2024, Office of Childhood (OOC) received a report alleging that on March 15, 2024, the reporter observed eight firearms propped against the wall inside licensed space. None of the firearms were secured or locked up. A box of ammunition was present in the living room. The allegations are substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-400.085 (1)(K) which states, "Ammunition, guns, hunting knives, bows and arrows or other weapons shall be stored in a locked cabinet or locked closet." On March 25, 2024, Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an unannounced investigation and interviewed Care Provider Julie Miller who stated the firearms and ammunition belong to her son who has been staying in the room. There is no barrier preventing the children from entering the room. On March 25, 2024, CI Greer conducted an unannounced walkthrough of the facility and observed six rifles present in the living room. There were two bb guns also present in the living room. One box of 22 long rifle ammunition was present next to the bb guns. The firearms were not secure and were not locked in a cabinet or closet.
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 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA