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5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by the emergency plan was not posted in any rooms used for care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.

Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the emergency numbers are not posted in any room used for care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, bottom drawer of the vanity, in the bathroom was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the front of the drawer was broken exposing staples that are pointed, sharp, and hazardous to the children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1 states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/5/2026

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Alexis Lewis - 1.75 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/31/2025

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 3 children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.

Correction Required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 9/11/2025

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/22/2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the address of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.

Correction Required: Assistant information shall be posted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/11/2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Alexis Lewis - 1.75 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/22/2025

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 3 children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.

Correction Required: The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there was an unlocked deep freezer located in the kitchen. Provider Alexis Lewis, stated she lost the key to lock it.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/22/2025

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the address of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.

Correction Required: Assistant information shall be posted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Alexis Lewis - 1.75 hours; Curtis Crocker - 2 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one bottle of lighter fluid, several items of discarded food wrappers and cans, and two lawn mowers were present in the outdoor play area.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: 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.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/28/2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there was an unlocked deep freezer located in the kitchen. Provider Alexis Lewis, stated she lost the key to lock it.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol and bleach. The item(s) was/were located underneath the kitchen sink in an unlocked cabinet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/28/2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the address of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.

Correction Required: Assistant information shall be posted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Mary Melton Loni Lewis.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/28/2025

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Curtis Crocker did not have a staff file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/28/2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one bottle of lighter fluid, several items of discarded food wrappers and cans, and two lawn mowers were present in the outdoor play area.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: 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.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The walls located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one patch of paint was missed on the wall by the cribs.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 6. states: 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.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by the emergency plan was not available in any room of care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.

Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the library and the toddler room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The caregivers listed need a MOPD ID: Curtis Crocker.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (E) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/31/2024

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The assistant(s), Curtis Crocker, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) 3. states: The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/31/2024

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Mary Melton Loni Lewis.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/26/2024 and 8/12/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 9 child files did not contain authorization for emergency medical care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 3 states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include child's address.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 4 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 4 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 5 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Curtis Crocker did not have a staff file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Curtis Crocker.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) 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.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/31/2024

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by one bottle of lighter fluid, several items of discarded food wrappers and cans, and two lawn mowers were present in the outdoor play area.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: 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.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The walls located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one patch of paint was missed on the wall by the cribs.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 6. states: 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.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by several outlets throughout the premises did not have protective coverings.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.

Correction Required: The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/27/2024

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by the emergency plan was not available in any room of care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.

Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the library and the toddler room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The caregivers listed need a MOPD ID: Curtis Crocker.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (E) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The assistant(s), Curtis Crocker, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) 3. states: The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Mary Melton Loni Lewis.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/26/2024 and 8/12/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School), revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 9 child files did not contain authorization for emergency medical care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 3 states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include child's address.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 5 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Curtis Crocker did not have a staff file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 4 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: 4 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Curtis Crocker.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) 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.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation