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On March 4, 2026, the Office of Childhood (OOC) received a report alleging the playground conditions appear unsafe, with hazards present that could potentially cause harm to children. After conducting the investigation, Compliance Inspector (CI) Rebecca Muckelrath and Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer find the allegation to be substantiated. This conclusion is based on the following evidence of licensing rule violations which occurred at the facility:
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6)(A)4. 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.
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5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)5. The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact-absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
On March 9, 2026, CI Muckelrath and CI Greer conducted an unannounced walkthrough of the facility and observed the ground in the play area. It was made up of dirt, grass, and rocks. There were rocks up to approximately one to two inches big scattered throughout the play area. There was no resilient material around the small tree slide or seesaw, and there were rocks in the fall area.
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