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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 5 1/2 inches from the fence post to the gate and 6 1/2 inches in between the bars on 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

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 the west corner of the cream and green shed connected to the outdoor play yard had bent and cut aluminum with sharp and jagged edges which was accessible to the children and is a hazard for a child getting hurt.

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: 7/21/2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, swing set, in the outdoor play yard was unsafe as evidenced by the swing set had a round flat swing that did not have enough space to be used without a child swinging on it and hitting the poles on the swing set. Previous measures had been taken to keep the swing safe for children to use without smashing their fingers or hitting a pole hard. The pool noodles and previous caution measures were not on the swing leaving injury hazards for the children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/21/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there were no staff attendance records on site to verify attendance and work hours for director. Also, after discussion with staff, staff stated that Julie is "hardly ever here" and it is just her and another worker.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Correction Required: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/21/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by child attendance records were not maintained for a minimum of one year.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Child attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/21/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Julie Partin, Jessica Seaton, and Toni Harrison. Available to CI Duckworth was only staff attendance record for the week of 5-18-2026.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/21/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by staff files were not available as they were not on premise per staff.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/21/2026

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Toni Harrison and Jessica Seaton.

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: 7/7/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Julie Partin, Linda McElroy, Jessica Seaton and Toni Harrison within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/18/2026

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 the west corner of the cream and green shed connected to the outdoor play yard had bent and cut aluminum with sharp and jagged edges which was accessible to the children and is a hazard for a child getting hurt.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, swing set, in the outdoor play yard was unsafe as evidenced by the swing set had a round flat swing that did not have enough space to be used without a child swinging on it and hitting the poles on the swing set. Previous measures had been taken to keep the swing safe for children to use without smashing their fingers or hitting a pole hard. The pool noodles and previous caution measures were not on the swing leaving injury hazards for the children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there were no staff attendance records on site to verify attendance and work hours for director. Also, after discussion with staff, staff stated that Julie is "hardly ever here" and it is just her and another worker.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Correction Required: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Toni Harrison as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/18/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by child attendance records were not maintained for a minimum of one year.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Child attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Julie Partin, Jessica Seaton, and Toni Harrison. Available to CI Duckworth was only staff attendance record for the week of 5-18-2026.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by staff files were not available as they were not on premise per staff.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Toni Harrison and Jessica Seaton.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Julie Partin, Linda McElroy, Jessica Seaton and Toni Harrison within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Toni Harrison as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be 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 Toni Harrison and Jessica Seaton.

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

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/21/2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, the round saucer swing, in the outdoor play yard was unsafe as evidenced by the saucer did not have enough room to swing and hit the sides of the swing set which children's hands and fingers could get smashed between the swing and the swing set posts.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for infant and toddler equipment as evidenced by toys or parts of toys or other materials were small enough to be swallowed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys which shall be washed when soiled. Toys, parts of toys or other materials shall not be small enough to be swallowed. Toys and materials shall include a minimum of one (1) approved item from each of the following categories for each infant and toddler in the licensed capacity of the facility:

Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe, clean toys.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

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 approximately 12 inches and less in various places between the pack-n-plays.

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

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seven (7) children , ages 6 months through 4 years, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by during inspection, Linda McElroy brought a 6 month infant into the dining room area that has a play corner for infants and put the child down for tummy time. Meanwhile a 10 month old child along with an 18 month old child were in the big play room with other children and Linda could not provide constant care and supervision of the Infants/Toddler. CI Duckworth observed Linda return to the big play room but left the 6 month old infant in the dining room area in corner play area without supervision and the child was alone in the dining room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

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

Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gate tot he kitchen was not pulled and the gate to the big play room was open which left the children access to the kitchen. CI Duckworth also observed Julie Partin and LInda McElroy take small children into the kitchen area while making food/bottles for children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/28/2025

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

Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/28/2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded 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 approximately 12 inches and less in various places between the pack-n-plays.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for infant and toddler equipment as evidenced by toys or parts of toys or other materials were small enough to be swallowed.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys which shall be washed when soiled. Toys, parts of toys or other materials shall not be small enough to be swallowed. Toys and materials shall include a minimum of one (1) approved item from each of the following categories for each infant and toddler in the licensed capacity of the facility:

Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe, clean toys.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, a broken holder on tricycle in the back, 2 cracked/broken chairs, green riding caterpillar, in the outdoor play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the tricycle holder, the 2 cracked/broken chairs, and the green catepillar had broken plastic parts that were sharp and could cut a child and the chairs had cracks where the children could get their fingers in it and get pinched or cut.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/28/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, the round saucer swing, in the outdoor play yard was unsafe as evidenced by the saucer did not have enough room to swing and hit the sides of the swing set which children's hands and fingers could get smashed between the swing and the swing set posts.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seven (7) children , ages 6 months through 4 years, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by during inspection, Linda McElroy brought a 6 month infant into the dining room area that has a play corner for infants and put the child down for tummy time. Meanwhile a 10 month old child along with an 18 month old child were in the big play room with other chidren and Linda could not provider constant care and supervision of the Infants/Toddler. CI Duckworth observed Linda return to the big play room but left the 6 month old infant in the dining room area in corner play area without supervision and the child was alone in the dining room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection