Ages & Stages Childcare

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

Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured approximately 3 feet long by 4 feet tall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Quiana Patton needs one clock hour and Chiriga Dumaka needs one clock hour.

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: 1/28/2026

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 rusty metal stake was located in the outdoor play space.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/14/2026

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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Quiana Patton needs one clock hour and Chiriga Dumaka needs one clock hour.

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 25-400.175 Child Care Program

Violation: Warm, running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2 states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.

Correction Required: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/14/2026

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Najm Bey-Collins.

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: 2/28/2025

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 6/26/23.

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

Compliance Date: 2/6/2025

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A mop bucket with unknown liqui . The item(s) was/were located on the bathroom floor.

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: 1/27/2025

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Najm Bey-Collins.

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 6/26/23.

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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet that held diapers and wipes.

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: 7/30/2024

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

Violation: A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Madison Haythorne and Morgan Haythorne.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:

Correction Required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/24/2024

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

Violation: A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Madison Haythorne and Morgan Haythorne.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:

Correction Required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: One 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/17/2024