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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
10/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002999411
Facility Name
KIDS & COMPANY
Facility Address
123 HUTCHINGS FARM DR
City
O FALLON
Zip Code
63368-6692
Phone
(636) 272-4488
County
ST CHARLES
Assigned Specialist
STEWARTMARTIN, JADE
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)6. Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Conclusion Summary
On October 7, 2024, the Office of Childhood received an allegation that the ceilings have stains and leaks. After conducting an investigation, Compliance Inspector (CI) Jade Stewart-Martin found the allegation to be substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)6. which sates: "Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces." On October 18, 2024, CI Stewart-Martin observed an area of the ceiling in the preschool bathroom that no longer appeared to have a leak but did have a section of drywall that was cut out and replaced. There was no current leak observed; however, the area is not finished. The repair area was observed and photographed. On October 18, 2024, assistant director Sarah Williams stated that there was a leak in the ceiling of the preschool bathroom. She called maintenance immediately and the leak has been fixed for approximately three weeks.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall ensure that the preschool bathroom ceiling is finished. Y 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
10/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
CHRISCO, MARLA L