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Early Explorers Learning Center, Llc

Liberty, MO · Clay County
7 VICTORY DR, Liberty, MO 64068
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Quick Facts

Capacity
80 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS
Rate Range
165.00-190.00
Type of Care
Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (816) 781-2211
7 VICTORY DR
Liberty, MO 64068
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002341531
License Holder
EARLY EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER, LLC
Licensed Since
2012
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
KATIE EDDINS
License Conditions: 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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Early Explorers Learning Center offers a fun and safe learning environment. This place enhances the youngest minds in our community by presenting activities throughout the day that meet the needs for social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-01-28 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 17 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The ceilings located in two year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The floors located in the Threes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cracked tile.

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

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

Violation: The walls located in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on window frame.

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

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

Violation: The walls located in twos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, door knob, in on boys bathroom in Threes B was not in good condition as evidenced by knob was broken.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 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: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/28/2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.

Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, tree house climbing piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic in green area.

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: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, log cabin, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic by window.

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: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, awning, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn areas.

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: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, mat, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn causing a tripping hazard.

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: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue pole and red legs.

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: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Jaden Wilson

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--

Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Trinity Alicea needs 1 hour, Erzsebet Cooney needs 3 hours, Amber Erskin needs 0.75 hours, and Aysia Pendleton needs 2 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Trinity Alicea 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 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by snack did not have 2 different food components .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.

Correction Required: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-07-23 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 11 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The walls located in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on window frame.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in twos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The floors located in the Threes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cracked tile.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located in cubby box.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/23/2025

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 staff restroom door was standing open.

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: 7/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, door knob, in on boys bathroom in Threes B was not in good condition as evidenced by knob was broken.

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

Violation: Outdoor equipment, tree house climbing piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic in green area.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue pole and red legs.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, mat, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn causing a tripping hazard.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, awning, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn areas.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, log cabin, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic by window.

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

2025-06-24 SUPPLEMENTAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by On June 23, 2025, Mercy Russell, Caregiver, inappropriately picked up a four year old child by the arms when trying to get him into the classroom. He fell onto the classroom floor when Mercy Russell let go of his arms. This was witnessed by the Director Gabriela Cooney. The facility's response to this inappropriate discipline was to terminate Mercy Russell's employment on June 23, 2025. .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 3. states: Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

Correction Required: Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/24/2025

2025-03-12 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, Teacher's chair, in Fives classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl peeling off arms of a chair.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 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: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mats in Ones have peeling vinyl.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Gabriela Cooney needs 1.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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: 3/10/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Sarah Gann, Melissa Gibson, Gabrielah Cooney, and Cynthia Orozco.

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: 3/12/2025

2025-01-23 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 9 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mats in Ones have peeling vinyl.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, Teacher's chair, in Fives classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl peeling off arms of a chair.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Evzsie Cooney and Madison Wright

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--

Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Gabriela Cooney needs 1.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/23/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Sarah Gann, Melissa Gibson, Gabrielah Cooney, and Cynthia Orozco.

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

2024-10-10 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 7 violations cited
Findings:

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 it has chipping paint.

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: 8/26/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding was coming off of wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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: 8/26/2024

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

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: 8/26/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, door, in in break room accessible to children was not in good condition as evidenced by hinge was broken.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 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: 8/26/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by screw sticking out of kitchen unit in the Fours room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/26/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on hand rail and fireman's pole.

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: 8/26/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding is coming off on one side of the landing.

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: 10/10/2024

2024-07-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 12 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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: 7/15/2024

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 it has chipping paint.

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 walls located in the fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding was coming off of wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace door was unlocked.

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: 7/15/2024

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

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: Furniture/equipment, door, in in break room accessible to children was not in good condition as evidenced by hinge was broken.

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

Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the shelves with toys in the Twos room were turned facing the wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/15/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, little tykes house, in younger playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes sign has chipped edges.

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: 7/15/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by screw sticking out of kitchen unit in the Fours room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on hand rail and fireman's pole.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding is coming off on one side of the landing.

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 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: Erzsabel Cooney 8 hours, Aysia Pendleton .50 hours, Kristina Salisbury 3 hours, and Mary Varnell 1.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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: 7/15/2024

2024-04-16 SUPPLEMENTAL 11 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crack in wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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: 2/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, plastic caterpillar, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in plastic with jagged edges.

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: 2/7/2024

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 non-fitted sheet was used.

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: 2/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Erzsabel Cooney 8 hours, Aysia Pendleton .50 hours, Kristina Salisbury 3 hours, and Mary Varnell 1.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One OE child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one LS child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/16/2024

2024-01-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 16 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff room door was standing open .

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: 1/18/2024

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in lower shelf of cubby cabinet in Pre K room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/18/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crack in wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on the lower cubby cabinet in 4's room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/18/2024

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in 2's room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/18/2024

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 non-fitted sheet was used.

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: Outdoor equipment, plastic caterpillar, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in plastic with jagged edges.

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 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: Erzsabel Cooney 8 hours, Aysia Pendleton .50 hours, Kristina Salisbury 3 hours, and Mary Varnell 1.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One OE child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one LS child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/18/2024

2023-10-20 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The floors located infant room over the play pens was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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: 10/16/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, infant/toddler playground, in tunnel was not in good condition as evidenced by broken pieces on bottom of tunnel with screws exposed.

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: 10/16/2023

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2022-04-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-02-15 REINSPECTION
2022-02-01 REINSPECTION
2022-01-21 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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