Apple Blossom Learning Center Llc

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that horse mats were used as the resilient surfacing material in the fall zones. Over time the sun, rain, snow will cause these mats to loose their resilient qualities, as they are designed to be used in horse stalls away from direct weather.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: 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.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The observed surface area under climber with slide, air plane, dome climber and merry-go-round, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

Correction Required: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically this information is part of the emergency plan that is available in each room, however this information is only accessible if the plan is taken off the wall and the plan is reviewed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 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: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 14 inches.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The requirements for placement of a 2 year old were not met as evidenced by a 2 year old was moved from the preschool room to the I/T Unit without parental consultation.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (A) states: Placement of a two (2) year old in either the infant/toddler unit or the unit for older children shall be determined in consultation with the parent(s);

Correction Required: Placement of a 2 year old shall be determined in consultation with the parent.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (K) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The written policies did not include care of children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (C) 2. states: Admission, care, and discharge of children;

Correction Required: The facility shall submit updated written policies to include admission, care, and discharge of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The written policies were not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (C) . states: Written policies provided to parents shall include:

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the written policies.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the equipment did not have any resilient material present.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: 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.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by excess sticks, bricks, large rocks and walnuts in the play area..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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: 3/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 and 5.5 inches.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 was not in good condition in that there were 1.5 gap at the bottom on the fence line allowing entrappment of children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 38 inches in the middle section between the gate.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets and hand wash sinks in the infant/toddler unit as evidenced by there is not a bathroom in the infant toddle unit.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 1. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty-four (24) children in an infant/toddler unit.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide one flush toilet and one adjacent hand wash sink for every 24 children in the infant/toddler unit.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's written plan does not consider the types of services currently offered to children in care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (B) 2. states: The types of services offered, including whether the facility provides care for nonambulatory children or overnight care;

Correction Required: Facilities emergency plan should consider all contingencies.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's written plan does not consider the age or physical/mental abilities of children in care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (B) 1. states: The age and physical and mental abilities of the children;

Correction Required: Facilities emergency plan should consider all contingencies.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's written emergency plan did not include plans for evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) 4. states: Evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children.

Correction Required: Facility emergency plan must include required components.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/29/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: An infant was observed sleeping in a/an infant swing. .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/29/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: An infant was observed sleeping in a/an infant swing. .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection