Kindercare Education Llc
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (314) 895-3443Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Kindercare Education Llc. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 13 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked janitor closet next to I/T classroom. 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: 5/19/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the PS classroom against the wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table 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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/19/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The passage to an exit located in the PS classroom was not clear as evidenced by there was a stack of five cots standing against the gate between two PS classrooms. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits. Correction Required: Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/19/2026 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Jayla Valentine, Shardae Williams, Annmarie Jones, who was hired on 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026, 05/11/2026. 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 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Stacy Cook, A'Nya Ellis, Kristen Fisher, Schrenta Gillespie, Mariah Griffin, Tamiah Griffin, Ariel Hardy, Miyah Johnson, Zaria Simmons, Makayla Smith, Jayla Valentine, Makayla Glen, Shardae Williams, Annmarie Jones Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A'Nya Ellis, Schrenta Gillespie, Ariel Hardy, Miyah Johnson, Zaria Simmons as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A'Nya Ellis, Schrenta Gillespie, Ariel Hardy, Miyah Johnson, Zaria Simmons. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/19/2026 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shaniel Crossman, Schrenta Gillespie. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for A'Nya Ellis, Tamiah Griffin, Ariel Hardy, Zaria Simmons, Makayla Smith, Aaliyah Woods, Jayla Valentine, Makayla Glen, Shardae Williams, Annmarie Jones . 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 |
||
| 2026-01-23 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 9 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the PS classroom facing the wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/12/2026 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Taliyah Cochran (rec'd 08/01/25), Aidan Hood (rec'd 09/08/25), Trenice Baltimore (added 11/19/25), who was hired on 05/12/2025, 09/08/2025. 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: 1/21/2026 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Taliyah Cochran. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/21/2026 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Shannon Boyd (rec'd 09/16/25), Stacy Cook(rec'd 09/15/25), Shaniel Crossman (rec'd 09/15/25), Uma Goel, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann Hawley (rec'd 09/14/25), Kristen Kujawa (rec'd 09/15/25), Ariel Neealy (rec'd 11/17/25), Kimberly West (rec'd 05/16/25), Jarmaria Ragsdale (added 11/19/25). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/21/2026 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Taliyah Cochran did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/23/2026 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rasha Aldridge (rec'd 08/01/25), Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips (rec'd 08/01/25), Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union (rec'd 09/08/25), Taliyah Cochran (added 11/19/25) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/23/2026 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Rasha Aldridge (rec'd 08/07/25), Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips (rec'd 08/01/25), Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union (rec'd 09/08/25), Taliyah Cochran (added 11/19/25). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/23/2026 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program Violation: The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s). Correction Required: Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/13/2026 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Paul Thompson (rec'd 05/14/25), Rasha Aldridge (rec;d 08/01/25), Kristen Fisher,Mariah Griffin (rec'd 08/01/25), Aidan Hood (rec'd 08/01/25), Rachel Phillips (rec'd 08/01/25), Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union (rec'd 08/01/25), Taliyah Cochran, Trenice Baltimore. 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: 1/21/2026 |
||
| 2025-11-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 15 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process Violation: The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson; Correction Required: The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/1/2025 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Shanna Gimpelson, Stacy Cook, Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Sarah Harris, Ma'Kenzie Union, Kimberly West, Christy Wills 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: 9/8/2025 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: chlorine-based spray bottle. The item(s) was/were located on the dryer in the unlocked janitor room near the Discovery Preschool. 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: 11/19/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/19/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the PS classroom facing the wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table 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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/8/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Taliyah Cochran (rec'd 08/01/25), Aidan Hood (rec'd 09/08/25), Trenice Baltimore (added 11/19/25), who was hired on 05/12/2025, 09/08/2025. 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 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Uma Goel, Rasha Aldridge, Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips, Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/1/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Taliyah Cochran. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Shannon Boyd (rec'd 09/16/25), Stacy Cook(rec'd 09/15/25), Shaniel Crossman (rec'd 09/15/25), Uma Goel, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann Hawley (rec'd 09/14/25), Kristen Kujawa (rec'd 09/15/25), Ariel Neealy (rec'd 11/17/25), Kimberly West (rec'd 05/16/25), Jarmaria Ragsdale (added 11/19/25). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Taliyah Cochran did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rasha Aldridge (rec'd 08/01/25), Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips (rec'd 08/01/25), Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union (rec'd 09/08/25), Taliyah Cochran (added 11/19/25) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Rasha Aldridge (rec'd 08/07/25), Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips (rec'd 08/01/25), Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union (rec'd 09/08/25), Taliyah Cochran (added 11/19/25). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program Violation: The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s). Correction Required: Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Paul Thompson (rec'd 05/14/25), Rasha Aldridge (rec;d 08/01/25), Kristen Fisher,Mariah Griffin (rec'd 08/01/25), Aidan Hood (rec'd 08/01/25), Rachel Phillips (rec'd 08/01/25), Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union (rec'd 08/01/25), Taliyah Cochran, Trenice Baltimore. 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 |
||
| 2025-05-14 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 14 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process Violation: The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson; Correction Required: The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Shanna Gimpelson, Stacy Cook, Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Sarah Harris, Ma'Kenzie Union, Kimberly West, Christy Wills 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: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, the toy storage cabinet, in in the Infant B Classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the left side of the cabinet is missing the edge banding exposing jagged unfinished wood. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/14/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Shannon Boyd, Stacy Cook, Shaniel Crossman, Uma Goel, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann Hawley, Kristen Kujawa, Ariel Neealy, Kimberly West. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Taliyah Cochran, Aidan Hood, who was hired on 05/12/2025. 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 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Uma Goel, Rasha Aldridge, Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips, Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rasha Aldridge, Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips, Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Rasha Aldridge, Kristen Fisher, Mariah Griffin, Rachel Phillips, Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program Violation: The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s). Correction Required: Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/14/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/14/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/14/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Paul Thompson, Rasha Aldridge, Kristen Fisher,Mariah Griffin, Aidan Hood, Rachel Phillips, Skylar Roberts, Ma'Kenzie Union, Taliyah Cochran. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
||
| 2024-12-31 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Kristen Kujawa, Jamiyah Mack, Rasha Aldridge, and Jessica Nicks. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/31/2024 |
||
| 2024-11-18 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 5 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/18/2024 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 two cribs with a sleeping child had the soft bands attached to the side of the crib. 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/18/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, a toddler bicycle , in the Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the bike had a peeling red paint and a few rusty spots. 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: 11/18/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shanna, Gimpelson, Shannon Boyd, Uma Goel, Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann (Hawley), Kristen Kujawa, Ariel Neealy, Angela Regot, and Kimberly West. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 11/18/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Kristen Kujawa, Jamiyah Mack, Rasha Aldridge, and Jessica Nicks. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
||
| 2024-11-06 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2024-09-04 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 30 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/19/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Christine Wills 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: 8/14/2024 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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older. Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Aiden Hood, Jessica Nicks, Oreana Wade and Taliyah Cochran did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Taliyah Cochran, Stacy Cook, Shaniel Crossman, Janeya Davis, Charity Gillespie, Reagan Gould, Lois Hughes, Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Jessica Nicks, Jarmaria Ragsdale, Oreana Wade, and Aiden Hood Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Aiden Hood, Jessica Nicks, and Taliyah Cochran. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Taliya Cochran, Janeya Davis, Reagan Gould, Jessica Nicks, Aiden Hood, and Oreana Wade as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Lois Hughes, Taliya Cochran, Janeya Davis, Reagan Gould, Jessica Nicks, Aiden Hood, and Oreana Wade. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 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: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children didn't have the authorization for emergency care signed by the parents. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Eight child(ren) records did not include 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: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Eight child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Four child(ren) records did not include home address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include full name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Two 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: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/14/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shanna, Gimpelson, Shannon Boyd, Uma Goel, Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann (Hawley), Kristen Kujawa, Ariel Neealy, Angela Regot, and Kimberly West. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Lois Hughes, Oreana Wade, Taliyah Cochran, Charity Gillespie, Janeya Davis, Aiden Hood, and Jessica Nicks. 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: 8/14/2024 |
||
| 2024-05-20 | REINSPECTION | 39 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process Violation: The diagram of the facility's indoor space was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (A) states: A sketch or diagram of the facility showing the arrangement of the rooms, including the location of toilet and handwashing facilities, the kitchen, the office, and the doors. The licensing representative and the applicant shall measure the facility jointly; Correction Required: A diagram of the facility's indoor space shall be submitted. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/14/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 5/20/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by two staff members, Taliyah Cochran, and Aiden Hood are not on the staff sheet. 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: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 5/20/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Taliyah Cochran, Shanna, Gimpelson, Shannon Boyd, Stacy Cook, Shaniel Crossman, Janeya Davis, Charity Gillespie, Uma Goel, Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Lois Hughes, Rebecca Klostermann, Kristen Kujawa, Marva Marshall, Ariel Neealy, Jessica Nicks, Jarmaria Ragsdale, Angela Regot, Oreana Wade, Kimberly West, John Wyatt, Christine Wills, and Aiden Hood 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: 5/13/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Christine Wills 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: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 6 children under 24-months-old were cared for in the PS classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 5/20/2024 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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use. Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 5/20/2024 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 5/20/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older. Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 5/20/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that two mattresses were torn up. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 5/20/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Aiden Hood, Jessica Nicks, Oreana Wade and Taliyah Cochran did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Taliyah Cochran, Stacy Cook, Shaniel Crossman, Janeya Davis, Charity Gillespie, Reagan Gould, Lois Hughes, Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Jessica Nicks, Jarmaria Ragsdale, Oreana Wade, and Aiden Hood Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Aiden Hood, Jessica Nicks, and Taliyah Cochran. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Taliya Cochran, Janeya Davis, Reagan Gould, Jessica Nicks, Aiden Hood, and Oreana Wade as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Lois Hughes, Taliya Cochran, Janeya Davis, Reagan Gould, Jessica Nicks, Aiden Hood, and Oreana Wade. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 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 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children didn't have the authorization for emergency care signed by the parents. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Eight child(ren) records did not include 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: Eight child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Four child(ren) records did not include home address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include full name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Two 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 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shanna, Gimpelson, Shannon Boyd, Uma Goel, Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann (Hawley), Kristen Kujawa, Ariel Neealy, Angela Regot, and Kimberly West. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Lois Hughes, Oreana Wade, Taliyah Cochran, Charity Gillespie, Janeya Davis, Aiden Hood, and Jessica Nicks. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
||
| 2024-05-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 39 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process Violation: The diagram of the facility's indoor space was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (A) states: A sketch or diagram of the facility showing the arrangement of the rooms, including the location of toilet and handwashing facilities, the kitchen, the office, and the doors. The licensing representative and the applicant shall measure the facility jointly; Correction Required: A diagram of the facility's indoor space shall be submitted. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Taliyah Cochran, Shanna, Gimpelson, Shannon Boyd, Stacy Cook, Shaniel Crossman, Janeya Davis, Charity Gillespie, Uma Goel, Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Lois Hughes, Rebecca Klostermann, Kristen Kujawa, Marva Marshall, Ariel Neealy, Jessica Nicks, Jarmaria Ragsdale, Angela Regot, Oreana Wade, Kimberly West, John Wyatt, Christine Wills, and Aiden Hood 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 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by two staff members, Taliyah Cochran, and Aiden Hood are not on the staff sheet. 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment. Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use. Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient. 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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 6 children under 24-months-old were cared for in the PS classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that two mattresses were torn up. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older. Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Aiden Hood, Jessica Nicks, and Taliyah Cochran. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Taliyah Cochran, Stacy Cook, Shaniel Crossman, Janeya Davis, Charity Gillespie, Reagan Gould, Lois Hughes, Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Jessica Nicks, Jarmaria Ragsdale, Oreana Wade, and Aiden Hood Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Aiden Hood, Jessica Nicks, Oreana Wade and Taliyah Cochran did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Lois Hughes, Taliya Cochran, Janeya Davis, Reagan Gould, Jessica Nicks, Aiden Hood, and Oreana Wade. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Taliya Cochran, Janeya Davis, Reagan Gould, Jessica Nicks, Aiden Hood, and Oreana Wade as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children didn't have the authorization for emergency care signed by the parents. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: 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 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program Violation: The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s). Correction Required: Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include full name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Eight child(ren) records did not include 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: Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. 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: Two 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 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Eight child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Seven child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Four child(ren) records did not include home address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Lois Hughes, Oreana Wade, Taliyah Cochran, Charity Gillespie, Janeya Davis, Aiden Hood, and Jessica Nicks. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shanna, Gimpelson, Shannon Boyd, Uma Goel, Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann (Hawley), Kristen Kujawa, Ariel Neealy, Angela Regot, and Kimberly West. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
||
| 2024-02-06 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 7 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the 2-years-old classroom/Classroom A, in the younger Infants classroom, and in the PS classroom D was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are a few areas with peeling paint on the blue walls in I/T and the 2-years-old classroom, and there is a missing baseboard around the PS classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/29/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care. Correction Required: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/30/2023 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the play structure, in PS playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the rubber piece on the steps of the play structure near the top of the slide has cracks causing the tripping hazard. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/6/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Charity Gillespie, and Jarmaria Ragsdale as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/30/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Charity Gillespie, and Jarmaria Ragsdale. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/29/2024 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: 12/6/2023 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Charity Gillespie, and Jarmaria Ragsdale. 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: 11/30/2023 |
||
| 2023-11-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 16 violations cited |
|
Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the kitchen was wide opened and there was no adult present in the kitchen, the closet door located in the hallway between two PS classrooms was unlocked. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 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 in the younger Infants classroom, and in the Toddlers Classroom. 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: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the 2-years-old classroom/Classroom A, in the younger Infants classroom, and in the PS classroom D was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are a few areas with peeling paint on the blue walls in I/T and the 2-years-old classroom, and there is a missing baseboard around the PS classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care. Correction Required: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Individual chairs and table spaces were not adequate for the facility's licensed capacity of children 12 months of age and older as evidenced by 15 chairs/table spaces were not proportioned so children's feet were firm on the floor when sitting back as far as possible on the chair. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 1. A. states: Individual chairs and table space for the licensed capacity of the facility shall be available for children twelve (12) months of age and older. Chairs shall be proportioned so children's feet are firm on the floor when they are sitting back as far as possible on the chair. Correction Required: The facility shall provide appropriately sized, individual chairs and table spaces for all children 12 months or older. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the play structure, in PS playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the rubber piece on the steps of the play structure near the top of the slide has cracks causing the tripping hazard. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Keion Lukes, Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Charity Gillespie and Jarmaria Ragsdale Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include: Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Keion Lukes, Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Charity Gillespie and Jarmaria Ragsdale as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Keion Lukes, Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Charity Gillespie and Jarmaria Ragsdale. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Charity Gillespie, and Jarmaria Ragsdale as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Marva Marshall, Maurnice Marshall, Charity Gillespie, and Jarmaria Ragsdale. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur. Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Ciera Allen, Charity Gillespie, and Jarmaria Ragsdale. 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: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 11/13/2023 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Charity Gillespie, and Jarmaria Ragsdale. 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 |
||
| 2023-09-13 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2023-06-26 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2023-05-26 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-11-08 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-11-07 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-10-27 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2022-08-16 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2022-05-26 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 63042
Looking for Child Care?