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5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/15/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/15/2025

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

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there was no outlet cover on the bottom plug in on the south facing wall in the preschool classroom under the face of the purple hippo sensory board that is mounted on the wall..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.

Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/15/2025

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 18 children, ages 3-weeks-old through 8-years-old (3 children under two-years-old and 2 children 2-years-old were) in a mixed group outside at the same time, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/10/2025

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 18 children , ages 3-weeks-old through 8-years-old (3 children under two-years-old and 2 children 2-years-old) were in a mixed group outside at the same time, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/10/2025

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 18 children , ages 3-weeks-old through 8-years-old (3 children under two-years-old and 2 children 2-years-old) were in a mixed group outside at the same time, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 18 children, ages 3-weeks-old through 8-years-old (3 children under two-years-old and 2 children 2-years-old were) in a mixed group outside at the same time, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Window blind cords were left hanging down in the reach of children in two year old classroom and infant room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

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: cetaphil and hydrating eye cream. The item(s) was/were located in a drawer in office space accessible to children in staff office space.

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: 3/12/2025

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

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, large foam blocks, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by pealing fabric covering was observed.

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: 3/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Kelsey Weldon ,Hanna Smith, Tabatha Hertzing, who was hired on 11-4-24, 10-9-24, 10-14-24.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/18/2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by 1 child enrolled 4-1-24 missing school age medical.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/12/2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s);

Correction Required: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/18/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 4-1-24 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/12/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kelsey Weldon and Hanna Smith.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/12/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Kelsey Weldon ,Hanna Smith, Tabatha Hertzing, who was hired on 11-4-24, 10-9-24, 10-14-24.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by 1 child enrolled 4-1-24 missing school age medical.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s);

Correction Required: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 4-1-24 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kelsey Weldon and Hanna Smith.

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