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LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM License Exempt

Happy Day Preschool

St Louis, MO
8875 LACKLAND RD, St Louis, MO 63114
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Quick Facts

Capacity
49 children
Age Range
30 MONTHS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (314) 427-0353
8875 LACKLAND RD
St Louis, MO 63114
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~ LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM
License Exempt
Exempt from licensing

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services lists this provider as LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM, so it does not hold a child care license. Providers in this category are exempt from state licensing requirements, which means they are not inspected or monitored the way licensed providers are. Ask the provider what oversight it does operate under, and check with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services before enrolling.

License Number
002195315
License Holder
OVERLAND CHURCH OF CHRIST
Licensed Since
2020
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Licensor
ADDISON P BAKER

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About the Provider

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HAPPY DAY PRESCHOOL is a LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM in ST LOUIS MO, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 30 MONTHS - 5 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM- 5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-02-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

Violation: An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for five child(ren).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (C) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall provide the parent or guardian enrolling the child two (2) copies of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form for the enrolling parent to acknowledge, by signature, having read and accepted the information. One (1) copy shall be kept by the parent or guardian and the other copy shall be retained in the child's record at the facility.

Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/2/2026

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Karen Simpson 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/8/2026

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/24/2025 and 8/25/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission.

Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/7/2026

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/7/2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The facility failed to meet requirements for all children, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 (A) states: An individual mat, cot or bed with an individually assigned sheet and blanket provided for each child who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. If mats are used they shall have nonabsorbent, cleanable coverings and shall not be placed directly on concrete, linoleum, hardwood, or tile floors when children are resting or napping. They shall be used only over carpeting and shall be long enough so the child's head or feet do not rest off the mat. Mats shall be washed and sanitized at least weekly, or more often as needed, and shall be cleaned and sanitized before use by another child.

Correction Required: An individual mat, cot or bed with individually assigned sheet and blanket is required for each child who naps.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/4/2026

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/5/2026

2025-12-18 ANNUAL 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures

Violation: An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for five child(ren).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (C) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall provide the parent or guardian enrolling the child two (2) copies of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form for the enrolling parent to acknowledge, by signature, having read and accepted the information. One (1) copy shall be kept by the parent or guardian and the other copy shall be retained in the child's record at the facility.

Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Karen Simpson 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/24/2025 and 8/25/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission.

Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The facility failed to meet requirements for all children, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 (A) states: An individual mat, cot or bed with an individually assigned sheet and blanket provided for each child who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. If mats are used they shall have nonabsorbent, cleanable coverings and shall not be placed directly on concrete, linoleum, hardwood, or tile floors when children are resting or napping. They shall be used only over carpeting and shall be long enough so the child's head or feet do not rest off the mat. Mats shall be washed and sanitized at least weekly, or more often as needed, and shall be cleaned and sanitized before use by another child.

Correction Required: An individual mat, cot or bed with individually assigned sheet and blanket is required for each child who naps.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-01-31 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 8 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rachel Kampouris 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/22/2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The walls located in classroom 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a patch of peeling paint was visible on the green wall under the right window.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/26/2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The ceilings located in classroom 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two ceiling tiles had water damage.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/26/2025

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs from a qualified professional source.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/31/2025

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (D) states: Name and phone number of a physician and preferred hospital to be used in an emergency.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/31/2025

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/31/2025

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/31/2025

RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

Violation: An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.

Rule Reference: RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1. states: Child-care facilities operated by religious organizations pursuant to the exempt status recognized in subdivision (17) of subsection 1 of section 210.211 shall upon enrollment of any child provide the parent or guardian enrolling the child two copies of a notice of parental responsibility, one copy of which shall be retained in the files of the facility after the enrolling parent acknowledges, by signature, having read and accepted the information contained therein.

Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/31/2025

2024-12-10 ANNUAL 8 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Rachel Kampouris 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The ceilings located in classroom 3 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two ceiling tiles had water damage.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The walls located in classroom 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a patch of peeling paint was visible on the green wall under the right window.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs from a qualified professional source.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (D) states: Name and phone number of a physician and preferred hospital to be used in an emergency.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.

Violation: An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for each child in care.

Rule Reference: RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually. 1. states: Child-care facilities operated by religious organizations pursuant to the exempt status recognized in subdivision (17) of subsection 1 of section 210.211 shall upon enrollment of any child provide the parent or guardian enrolling the child two copies of a notice of parental responsibility, one copy of which shall be retained in the files of the facility after the enrolling parent acknowledges, by signature, having read and accepted the information contained therein.

Correction Required: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-01-23 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 7 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/23/2024

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/22/2023 and 08/21/2022.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission.

Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/23/2024

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Marianna Cate 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/23/2024

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: The facility's evacuation/emergency plan is posted but does not include instructions for infants/nonambulatory children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) (A) states: An emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for nonambulatory infants and children.

Correction Required: Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/23/2024

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The walls located in the "frog" preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling back baseboard in corner of classroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/23/2014

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/18/2023

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/11/2024

2023-12-11 ANNUAL 7 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8/22/2023 and 08/21/2022.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission.

Correction Required: Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Marianna Cate 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 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: The facility's evacuation/emergency plan is posted but does not include instructions for infants/nonambulatory children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) (A) states: An emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for nonambulatory infants and children.

Correction Required: Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: The walls located in the "frog" preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling back baseboard in corner of classroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-02-23 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-12-13 ANNUAL
2022-02-08 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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