Little Learners Christian Academy Ii
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- MondayOpen
- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-12 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Stationary equipment, octagonal climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions. Correction Required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/12/2026 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care Violation: Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request. Correction Required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/11/2026 |
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| 2026-08-11 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 4 violations cited |
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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: 8/11/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, blue toy storage tote, in the school age room was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the top of the storage tub where the tub lifts and separates was cracked, the cracked piece was sticking up and pointing up, children can be poked, or can puncture themselves while opening the bucket to get out toys. 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: 8/11/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Stationary equipment, octagonal climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions. Correction Required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care Violation: Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request. Correction Required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2026-05-27 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/27/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The kitchen was not in compliance with state and local rules governing food service sanitation. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (D) states: Kitchens shall be maintained in compliance with state or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation. Correction Required: Kitchens/food service shall be approved. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/27/2026 |
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| 2026-04-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 18 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no hot or cold running water. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils. Correction Required: The kitchen shall be equipped as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/8/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The kitchen was not in compliance with state and local rules governing food service sanitation. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (D) states: Kitchens shall be maintained in compliance with state or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation. Correction Required: Kitchens/food service shall be approved. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a wooden fence on the infant toddler playground that is preventing an access to the AC unit is missing a part. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by nails, small plastic pieces from a broken siding, a dead mouse , insulation pieces and other construction trash , a watering hose were found on both playgrounds presenting potential hazards ot tripping, injuring, suffocating, contaminating disease. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/6/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a green tarp on both playgrounds is detached and wrinkled , presenting potential tripping hazards to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area. Correction Required: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 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 Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 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 toilet was not convenient for children's use. 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 Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets/urinals and hand wash sinks as evidenced by hand washing sinks and toilets were not installed in bathroom and a hand washing sink was not installed in 2's classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 1. and 2. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty (20) children. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half (1/2) the required number of toilets, with a minimum of one (1) toilet per bathroom. Correction Required: The facility shall provide bathroom fixtures as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in all classrooms. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests. Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The floors located in places where the new flooring was installed: preschool, school age, 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the transition pieces were missing where the flooring is connected. 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: 4/6/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in a hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by it was a hole in the wall that is supposed to be covered by a vent cover, that was not screwed to the wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/6/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: All floors of a building used for child care was not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by a special circumstance inspection was not completed yet after the floors were changed to a carpet squares due to the flooded water fountain. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 1. states: Any floor of a building used for child care shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: All floors shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/1/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies: bathroom and window cleaners, Goo-gone, nails , dirty brooms. The item(s) was/were located on the shelve and floors in classrooms. Brooms should be located in closets/furnace room away from children's reach. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/6/2026 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 an electrical plate was missing in that hallway area by the water fountain space. 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by their special circumstances fire inspection was not conducted /approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation. Correction Required: The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/8/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by no working toilets, no installed sinks , no running water. A facility is not caring for children since the end of October due to a burst water fountain accident that destroyed floors . They are on approved inoperating mode since November 13, 2025. Currently new carpet square floors are placed in two affected preschool classrooms . Back wall in the bathroom that was found to have a mold is fixed. During return inspection on 3/31/26 the premises was still not safe and suitable for taking care of children, as evidenced by: toilets and sinks are not installed, no running water, no transitions on the floor , working tools and instruments including but not limited to hammer, fan, tool box, screw drivers, nail guns are scattered around the facility. This facility is still on approved inoperating mode and they are not taking care of children currently. There were no children in the facility during 3/31/26 inspection. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 4/9/2026 |
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| 2026-03-31 | REINSPECTION | 24 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a green tarp on both playgrounds is detached and wrinkled , presenting potential tripping hazards to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a wooden fence on the infant toddler playground that is preventing an access to the AC unit is missing a part. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by nails, small plastic pieces from a broken siding, a dead mouse , insulation pieces and other construction trash , a watering hose were found on both playgrounds presenting potential hazards ot tripping, injuring, suffocating, contaminating disease. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in on window sills in all classrooms. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests. Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/31/2026 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 toilet was not convenient for children's use. 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 walls located in a hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by it was a hole in the wall that is supposed to be covered by a vent cover, that was not screwed to the wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The kitchen was not in compliance with state and local rules governing food service sanitation. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (D) states: Kitchens shall be maintained in compliance with state or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation. Correction Required: Kitchens/food service shall be approved. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no hot or cold running water. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils. Correction Required: The kitchen shall be equipped as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area. Correction Required: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required. 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 there were no paper towels. 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: 3/31/2026 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 facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets/urinals and hand wash sinks as evidenced by hand washing sinks and toilets were not installed in bathroom and a hand washing sink was not installed in 2's classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 1. and 2. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty (20) children. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half (1/2) the required number of toilets, with a minimum of one (1) toilet per bathroom. Correction Required: The facility shall provide bathroom fixtures as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Emergency numbers for the police, fire department, and ambulance were not posted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 11. states: Telephone numbers for the police, fire department, ambulance and other emergency telephone numbers shall be posted near the telephone. Correction Required: Emergency numbers shall be posted near the telephone. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/31/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in all classrooms. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests. Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The floors located in places where the new flooring was installed: preschool, school age, 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the transition pieces were missing where the flooring is connected. 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: A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by a front door and an outside glass doors should be marked with some sort of stickers/pictures to prevent injuries for the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact. Correction Required: Clear glass doors shall be marked as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/31/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: All floors of a building used for child care was not approved by the State Fire Marshall as evidenced by a special circumstance inspection was not completed yet after the floors were changed to a carpet squares due to the flooded water fountain. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 1. states: Any floor of a building used for child care shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: All floors shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies: bathroom and window cleaners, Goo-gone, nails , dirty brooms. The item(s) was/were located on the shelve and floors in classrooms. Brooms should be located in closets/furnace room away from children's reach. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that hallway area by the water fountain space. 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by their special circumstances fire inspection was not conducted /approved. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation. Correction Required: The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by no working toilets, no installed sinks , no running water. A facility is not caring for children since the end of October due to a burst water fountain accident that destroyed floors . They are on approved inoperating mode since November 13, 2025. Currently new carpet square floors are placed in two affected preschool classrooms . Back wall in the bathroom that was found to have a mold is fixed. During return inspection on 3/31/26 the premises was still not safe and suitable for taking care of children, as evidenced by: toilets and sinks are not installed, no running water, no transitions on the floor , working tools and instruments including but not limited to hammer, fan, tool box, screw drivers, nail guns are scattered around the facility. This facility is still on approved inoperating mode and they are not taking care of children currently. There were no children in the facility during 3/31/26 inspection. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, a shelf, in preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by a back wall came apart , presenting possible pinching hazards for small fingers. 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: 3/31/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, a child size chair, in the preschool outside area was not in good condition as evidenced by broken seat with exposing sharp edges . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/31/2026 |
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| 2026-03-25 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by no working toilets, no installed sinks , no running water. A facility is not caring for children since the end of October due to a burst water fountain accident that destroyed floors . They are on approved inoperating mode since November 13, 2025. Currently new carpet square floors are placed in two affected preschool classrooms . Back wall in the bathroom that was found to have a mold is fixed. . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Return Inspection |
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| 2025-08-14 | REINSPECTION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children Violation: The requirements for written approval for overlap care were not met as evidenced by the hours of overlap exceeded two hours total in a 24 hour period - the hours were 10:50 AM to 11 AM. There were 54 children on premises before approved overlap hours . Overlap is 11 AM-12PM and 3:30-4:30 PM. During the return inspection on 8/14/25 the capacity of the children was 41, and around 9 AM Caregiver Abrielle Newheart took her nine children to the field trip at the park, reducing the capacity to 32 children total on premises. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children (1) states: There may be situations (for example, to accommodate parents' work shifts, before- and after-school care or before- and after- summer camp care) when the number of children in care may exceed the licensed capacity of the facility at the time of overlap. The number in care shall never be more than one-third (1/3) over the licensed capacity of the facility at the time of overlap. The overlap period(s) shall not exceed two (2) hours total in any twenty-four (24)-hour child-care day. The two (2) hours of available overlap time may be utilized in smaller time periods. Correction Required: The facility shall not provide overlap care until written approval is received from the Office of Childhood and all requirements for overlap care are met. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 8/14/2025 |
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| 2025-08-12 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1 ft. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment. Correction Required: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/12/2025 5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children Violation: The requirements for written approval for overlap care were not met as evidenced by the hours of overlap exceeded two hours total in a 24 hour period - the hours were 10:50 AM to 11 AM. There were 54 children on premises before approved overlap hours . Overlap is 11 AM-12PM and 3:30-4:30 PM. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children (1) states: There may be situations (for example, to accommodate parents' work shifts, before- and after-school care or before- and after- summer camp care) when the number of children in care may exceed the licensed capacity of the facility at the time of overlap. The number in care shall never be more than one-third (1/3) over the licensed capacity of the facility at the time of overlap. The overlap period(s) shall not exceed two (2) hours total in any twenty-four (24)-hour child-care day. The two (2) hours of available overlap time may be utilized in smaller time periods. Correction Required: The facility shall not provide overlap care until written approval is received from the Office of Childhood and all requirements for overlap care are met. Correction Verification: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children Violation: The procedures for admitting children were not met as evidenced by there were 54 children in capacity ( approved capacity is 46 ) at least 10 minutes before approved overlap hour 10:50-11AM. Overlap hours are 11 AM to 12 PM and 3:30-4:30 PM. Around 11:55 AM sixteen school age children left to a park field trip bringing capacity down to 38. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children (4) states: All procedures for admitting children shall be followed if a provider chooses to enroll children for overlap care. Correction Required: The facility shall not provide overlap care until written approval is received from the Office of Childhood and all requirements for overlap care are met. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/12/2025 |
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| 2025-03-03 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 8 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Atkinson Lidiia, Biglow Jessica , Henderson Erica, Hollandsworth Jaiden , Jeffries Tiffani, Jones Alexis , Lackman Amy, Ryley Marge, Martin Leah, Sprangler Jaelyn, Marin Justin 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: 2/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured up to 1 foot on the top of the fence ( between fence itself and a top horizontal bar) . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/7/2025 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: 2/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sprangler, Jaelyn 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: 2/28/2025 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: The medical examination report on file for Atkinson , Lidiia was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/20/2025 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Atkinson , Lidiia. 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: 2/25/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Four 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: 2/5/2025 |
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| 2025-02-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 8 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Atkinson Lidiia, Biglow Jessica , Henderson Erica, Hollandsworth Jaiden , Jeffries Tiffani, Jones Alexis , Lackman Amy, Ryley Marge, Martin Leah, Sprangler Jaelyn, Marin Justin 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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured up to 1 foot on the top of the fence ( between fence itself and a top horizontal bar) . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sprangler, Jaelyn 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: The medical examination report on file for Atkinson , Lidiia was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent 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 included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Atkinson , Lidiia. 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 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: Four 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 |
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| 2024-08-28 | REINSPECTION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty seven children , ages 2-5, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 8/28/2024 |
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| 2024-08-22 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a plastic slide on a IT playground was broken, creating a hole that could cause potential pinching hazard. The hole was taped with a duct tape. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/22/2024 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty seven children , ages 2-5, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection |
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| 2024-02-28 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 10 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Justin Martin 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: 2/8/2024 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: 2/8/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Jessica Biglow, Wendy Kehl and Lidija Atkinson. 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: 2/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Jeffries, Galeya needs 1 hour, Wright, Erin needs 7.75 min, Atkinson, Lidija needs 12 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/27/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Jessica Biglow needs 9 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/8/2024 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: Wendy, Kehl 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: 2/8/2024 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: Jessica Biglow. 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: 2/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 2 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: 2/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 4 child(ren) records did not include name 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: 2/8/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Wendy Kehl. 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: 2/27/2024 |
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| 2024-02-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 13 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Justin Martin 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 2/7/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the exit door in preschool classroom was not marked at varying heights. During the inspection Justin Martin got the stickers and the door was marked. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact. Correction Required: Clear glass doors shall be marked as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 2/7/2024 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 a swaddling blanket and a sleeper were hanging on the side of one crib in an infant/toddler classroom. The baby was not inside 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: 2/7/2024 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 25-500.102 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: Wendy, Kehl 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 one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Jessica Biglow needs 9 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Jeffries, Galeya needs 1 hour, Wright, Erin needs 7.75 min, Atkinson, Lidija needs 12 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Jessica Biglow, Wendy Kehl and Lidija Atkinson. 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 25-500.122 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: Jessica Biglow. 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: 2 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: 4 child(ren) records did not include name 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 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Wendy Kehl. 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 |
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| 2023-11-20 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2023-11-20 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2023-03-28 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-02-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-11-23 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-08-30 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-06-24 | POST LICENSING | |
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