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Kidz Klub, Llc

Carthage, MO · Jasper County
209 MERIDIAN ST, Carthage, MO 64836
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Quick Facts

Capacity
46 children
Age Range
BIRTH - 6 YEARS
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (417) 850-5439
209 MERIDIAN ST
Carthage, MO 64836
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
003009514
License Holder
KIDZ KLUB, LLC
Licensed Since
2024
License Issued
Aug 30, 2024
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
RENEE L LAMONTIA

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About the Provider

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KIDZ KLUB, LLC is a CHILD CARE CENTER in CARTHAGE MO, with a maximum capacity of 46 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of BIRTH - 6 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-08-24 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 3 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a large hole was present in the play yard between the doors to the 1 year old and 2 year old room creating a tripping hazard.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 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: 8/24/2026

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: Peggy Richardson needs 1 clock hour.

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

2026-06-08 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/3/2026

2026-01-29 REINSPECTION 3 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;

Correction Required: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/29/2026

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

Violation: The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by the IT room measured at 64 degrees, the 1 year old room measured at 64 degrees, the two year old room measured at 67 degrees, and the preschool room measured at 65 degrees. .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 5. states: The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85 F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.

Correction Required: The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/29/2026

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2026-01-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 3 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by the 1 year old room temperature measured at 63 degrees and the 2 year old room measured at 65.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 5. states: The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85 F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.

Correction Required: The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. states: Prohibitions against the use of any equipment such as a sound machine that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed.

Correction Required: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 1/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-08-12 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kaydence Deither, Adriana Gonzalez, Piper Knighten, Sidney Lafferty, Lori McLaughlin, Madelyn Miller, Addyson Patterson, Alley Patterson, Kyley Patterson, Hayden Hernadez Paz, Kelly Renfro, Hannah Roach, Melissa Slates within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/11/2025

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

Violation: Napping equipment interferes with children’s play activities due to napping equipment left in place.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. D. states: Space occupied by permanently placed cots, cribs, beds or playpens used for napping cannot be counted as usable floor space. Cots shall not be set up early or left in place to interfere with children's play activities.

Correction Required: Placement of napping equipment shall not interfere with child care space/activities.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/8/2025

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two gates on either side of the play yard has latches that would not completely latch.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/11/2025

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the facility a/c (mini split) was accessible to children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/11/2025

2025-08-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 5 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kaydence Deither, Adriana Gonzalez, Piper Knighten, Sidney Lafferty, Lori McLaughlin, Madelyn Miller, Addyson Patterson, Alley Patterson, Kyley Patterson, Hayden Hernadez Paz, Kelly Renfro, Hannah Roach, Melissa Slates within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: Napping equipment interferes with children’s play activities due to napping equipment left in place.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. D. states: Space occupied by permanently placed cots, cribs, beds or playpens used for napping cannot be counted as usable floor space. Cots shall not be set up early or left in place to interfere with children's play activities.

Correction Required: Placement of napping equipment shall not interfere with child care space/activities.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the facility a/c (mini split) was accessible to children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two gates on either side of the play yard has latches that would not completely latch.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/8/2025

2025-02-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-01-28 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 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 the bolts connecting the fence to the gate are protruding into childcare space and are accessible to children.

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: 12/30/2024

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches where the two double gates meet.

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: 1/25/2025

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence having two large gaps creating an entrapment hazard and the A/C unit needing the fenced placed around it.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/7/2025

2024-12-05 REINSPECTION 5 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 the west gate latch is lose and with very little pressure, the gate will open.

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: 12/5/2024

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 the bolts connecting the fence to the gate are protruding into childcare space and are accessible to children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches where the two double gates meet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence having two large gaps creating an entrapment hazard and the A/C unit needing the fenced placed around it.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by CI LaMontia observed an extra sheet in a crib, during re-inspection on 11-20-24.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.

Correction Required: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 12/5/2024

2024-11-20 REINSPECTION 14 violations cited
Findings:

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 Classroom B's blocked doorway at the end of the hallway.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

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: Cleaning Supplies. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table in Classroom C.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches where the two double gates meet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash and insulation needing to be cleaned up.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence having two large gaps creating an entrapment hazard and the A/C unit needing the fenced placed around it.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 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 the west gate latch is lose and with very little pressure, the gate will open.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility 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 the bolts connecting the fence to the gate are protruding into childcare space and are accessible to children.

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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: The furnace room and electric room was accessible to children as evidenced by the doors were left unlocked.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (10) (D) states: The rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.087(10)(C)1.–5. Fire Safety shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Required: Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by CI LaMontia observed an extra sheet in a crib, during re-inspection on 11-20-24.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.

Correction Required: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by sleep clothing which allowed an infants head or face to be covered was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: An infant was observed sleeping in a/an rocking swing.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: The use of diapering products did not meet requirements as evidenced by diapering product(s) were not labeled with the child’s name.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 1. states: Disposable tissues or wipes shall be used to cleanse the child at each time of diapering. Any diapering creams, powders, or other products applied at the time of diapering shall be provided by the parent(s) and labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Diapering products shall be provided by parents and labeled with the child's name.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/20/2024

2024-11-07 POST LICENSING 10 violations cited
Findings:

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 Classroom B's blocked doorway at the end of the hallway.

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: 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: Cleaning Supplies. The item(s) was/were located on the changing table in Classroom C.

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: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fence having two large gaps creating an entrapment hazard and the A/C unit needing the fenced placed around it.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash and insulation needing to be cleaned up.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: The furnace room and electric room was accessible to children as evidenced by the doors were left unlocked.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (10) (D) states: The rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.087(10)(C)1.–5. Fire Safety shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Required: Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by sleep clothing which allowed an infants head or face to be covered was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: An infant was observed sleeping in a/an rocking swing.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: The use of diapering products did not meet requirements as evidenced by diapering product(s) were not labeled with the child’s name.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 1. states: Disposable tissues or wipes shall be used to cleanse the child at each time of diapering. Any diapering creams, powders, or other products applied at the time of diapering shall be provided by the parent(s) and labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Diapering products shall be provided by parents and labeled with the child's name.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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