Children's Kingdom Llc

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/18/2025

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 was not in good condition in that broken board .

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 25-400.085 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 wooden log around climber broken/splintering.

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: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table.

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: 4/23/2026

5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Rosemary McGaugh.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.

Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.

Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant (11/19/2025), and Dustin Kendrick (4/23/2026).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 was not in good condition in that broken board .

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 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 B states: Cribs and playpens shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) safety standards for full size baby cribs as found in 16 CFR Part 1219 and for non-full size baby cribs as found in 16 CFR Part 1220. The 2014 crib safety standards found in 16 CFR Parts 1219 and 1220 are incorporated by reference as part of this rule and are published by and available at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401-0001, 202-512-1800, www.bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/laws-regulations/code-federal-regulations-cfrs-print. This rule does not include any later amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C 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 and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant, and Dustin Kendrick.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 was not in good condition in that broken board .

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 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 B states: Cribs and playpens shall meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) safety standards for full size baby cribs as found in 16 CFR Part 1219 and for non-full size baby cribs as found in 16 CFR Part 1220. The 2014 crib safety standards found in 16 CFR Parts 1219 and 1220 are incorporated by reference as part of this rule and are published by and available at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401-0001, 202-512-1800, www.bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/laws-regulations/code-federal-regulations-cfrs-print. This rule does not include any later amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C 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 and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by three children under age two and six children over age two were cared for by one caregiver(s).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2).

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/13/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant, and Dustin Kendrick.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.

Correction Required: The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/27/2025

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 black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.

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: 9/2/2025

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

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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. 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: 8/27/2025

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by broken outlet plate.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/27/2025

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: 9/2/2025

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.

Correction Required: The official license shall be posted.

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 black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.

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 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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. 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

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by broken outlet plate.

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: 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 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/17/2024

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/12/2024

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, mat, in dining area was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic peeling off.

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

Compliance Date: 12/18/2024

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 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: 12/4/2024

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care.

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: 12/2/2024

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: 11/26/2024

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/26/2024

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/26/2024

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant, Dustin Kendrick within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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: 11/26/2024

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 wood plank around large climber splintering.

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: 12/2/2024

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

Violation: The ceilings located in both areas was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and ceiling fans.

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

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint (on wall with safety gate and window sills).

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

Compliance Date: 12/2/2024

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 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 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) 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: 11/26/2024

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) 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: 11/26/2024

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, mat, in dining area was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic peeling off.

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

Violation: The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Christy Maenza, who was hired on 11/20/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.

Correction Required: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/26/2024

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Christy Maenza & Dustin Kendrick.

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: 11/26/2024

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care.

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 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant, Dustin Kendrick within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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 25-400.085 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 wood plank around large climber splintering.

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 preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint (on wall with safety gate and window sills).

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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The ceilings located in both areas was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and ceiling fans.

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: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) 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 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 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 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) 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 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Christy Maenza, who was hired on 11/20/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.

Correction Required: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Christy Maenza & Dustin Kendrick.

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 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/1/2024

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children in care.

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: 11/29/2023

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 was not in good condition in that cracked/broken board.

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

Compliance Date: 11/29/2023

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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Allison Kendrick-needs 3 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: 11/29/2023

5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process

Violation: The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children in care.

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 annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

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: Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked bathroom 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: 11/15/2023

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 was not in good condition in that cracked/broken board.

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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Allison Kendrick-needs 3 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