Mama Bear's Cub Care, Llc

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the Kid Trax stationary train and the yellow jeep in the middle playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/28/2026

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the blue climber in the back playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/28/2026

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material around the yellow slide to cushion the fall of a child. The slide is inthe front playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/28/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Abbigayle Goff did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 2. states: 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 shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.

Correction Required: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/28/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Allie Coleman needs 6 hours and Isabella Goghen needs 1 hour.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Abbigayle Goff.

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: 5/28/2026

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

Violation: The ceilings located in the dining area on the right side of the kitchen door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a water spot was observed on the ceiling.

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 have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 36 inches at the back of the playground between the two trees.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the Kid Trax stationary train and the yellow jeep in the middle playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/28/2026

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the blue climber in the back playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/28/2026

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material around the yellow slide to cushion the fall of a child. The bolts at the base of the slide are protruding, posing a tripping hazard. The slide is in the front playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the purple truck and the yellow helicopter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, swing set on the back playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Allie Coleman needs 6 hours and Isabella Goghen needs 1 hour. As of 4/28/2026 Alie Coleman needs 4 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: Abbigayle Goff did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 2. states: 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 shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.

Correction Required: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/28/2026

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Abbigayle Goff.

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: 4/28/2026

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 trash was observed on the ground of the middle playground.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/4/2025

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the Kid Trax stationary train and the yellow jeep in the middle playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the blue climber in the back playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material around the yellow slide to cushion the fall of a child. The slide is inthe front playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the blue climber on the back playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was 11 inches.

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: 11/4/2025

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Allie Coleman needs 6 hours and Isabella Goghen needs 1 hour.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Abbigayle Goff did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 2. states: 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 shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.

Correction Required: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that the diet plan was not of file for a child aged 7 months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.

Correction Required: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/4/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Abbigayle Goff.

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash was observed on the ground of the middle playground.

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 provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material around the yellow slide to cushion the fall of a child. The slide is inthe front playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the Kid Trax stationary train and the yellow jeep in the middle playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was not enough resilient material to cushion the fall of a child around the blue climber in the back playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a 7 month old child was sleeping with a blanket in a 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: 10/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the blue climber on the back playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was 11 inches.

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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Allie Coleman needs 6 hours and Isabella Goghen needs 1 hour.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Abbigayle Goff did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 2. states: 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 shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.

Correction Required: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that the diet plan was not of file for a child aged 7 months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.

Correction Required: A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 10/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 10/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 10/23/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Abbigayle Goff.

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 25-500.082 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 small ditch has formed from running water that goes from the middle playground to the back playground causing a tripping hazard.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/15/2025

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

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by 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: 7/30/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, helicopter and purple car on the back playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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: 7/15/2025

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

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was needed in the playroom, 2 outlets were needed in the eating area under the table.

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: 5/1/2025

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: 2 bottles of all purpose cleaner and 1 glue gun. The item(s) was/were located sitting on top of the gate in the kitchen .

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: 5/1/2025

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a small ditch has formed from running water that goes from the middle playground to the back playground causing a tripping hazard.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by 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: Stationary equipment, helicopter and purple car on the back playground, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the closet door in the 2 year old playroom did not have a lock.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/21/2025

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 a cord by the TV in the front room was not secured.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/16/2025

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

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that the outlet in the front room located behind the blue couch did not have a plate.

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: 1/16/2025

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

Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by 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: 1/21/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the helicopter and the purple car, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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: 1/21/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the blue climber on the back playground, 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: 1/15/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, the little tikes play structure, in the front play structure was unsafe as evidenced by the red piece had an exposed screw. The red piece was being secured by a rope that has broken in 2 places.

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: 1/15/2025

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 a cord by the TV in the front room was not secured.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that the outlet in the front room located behind the blue couch did not have a plate.

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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a tree limb is on the back playground next to the ball shoot game.

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: 10/23/2024

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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a metal handle is laying next to the little tikes play structure on the front playground.

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: 10/23/2024

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 the closet door in the 2 year old playroom did not have a lock.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the gate in the front playground leading to the front of the building was left open.

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

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 10/23/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the blue climber on the back playground, 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, the little tikes play structure, in the front play structure was unsafe as evidenced by the red piece had an exposed screw. The red piece was being secured by a rope that has broken in 2 places.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the helicopter and the purple car, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cords to the TV in the Front Room were not secured to the wall.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/17/2024

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 the cords to the TV in the Front Side Room were not secured to the wall.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/17/2024

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 the lid to the toilet tank was cracked.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/17/2024

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: 5/13/2024

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the siding is cracked exposing sharp edges near the deck in the Middle Playground.

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: 5/17/2024

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare ground was observed on the Middle Playground around the slide.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/17/2024

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare ground was observed on the Front Playground around the small climber.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/17/2024

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: 5/17/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a Staff did not wash their hands after diapering a child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/15/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a child's hands were not washed after they were diapered.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/15/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a child did not wash hands before Lunch.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/15/2024

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 the lid to the toilet tank was cracked.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: 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: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the siding is cracked exposing sharp edges near the deck in the Middle Playground.

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 provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare ground was observed on the Front Playground around the small climber.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

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: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare ground was observed on the Middle Playground around the slide.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

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 the cords to the TV in the Front Room were not secured to the wall.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cords to the TV in the Front Side Room were not secured to the wall.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a Staff did not wash their hands after diapering a child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a child did not wash hands before Lunch.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a child's hands were not washed after they were diapered.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.

Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were unknown, 10-4-21, 2-6-23, and unknown. As of 2/28/2024 all are on file except for 1 of the unknown dates which was determined to be 9/12/2023.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/29/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

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

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/28/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint has chipped off of the black wall to the right of the window & the gray wall under the cubbies .

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: 2/28/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were holes in the wall under the cubbies to the right where the trim had been removed.

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: 2/28/2024

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/28/2024

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the footings of the fence/gate were exposed where the "Middle" & "Back" Playgrounds are divided.

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: 2/28/2023

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were unknown, 10-4-21, 2-6-23, and unknown. As of 2/28/2024 all are on file except for 1 of the unknown dates which was determined to be 9/12/2023.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 5. states: A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.

Correction Required: A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 2/28/2024

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision in that the staff member was in the front of building and left three children unsupervised.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall provide constant care and supervision of infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 2/28/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

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

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child's file did not contain an enrollment form.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.

Correction Required: Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/28/2024

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 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: 2/28/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint has chipped off of the black wall to the right of the window & the gray wall under the cubbies .

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 walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were holes in the wall under the cubbies to the right where the trim had been removed.

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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the footings of the fence/gate were exposed where the "Middle" & "Back" Playgrounds are divided.

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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were unknown, 10-4-21, 2-6-23, and unknown.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by no caregiver remained in the room while children were napping.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 5. states: A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.

Correction Required: A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision in that the staff member was in the front of building and left three children unsupervised.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall provide constant care and supervision of infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by one child's file did not contain an enrollment form.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.

Correction Required: Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint has chipped off of the black wall to the right of the window & the gray wall under the cubbies .

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 walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were holes in the wall under the cubbies to the right where the trim had been removed.

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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the footings of the fence/gate were exposed where the "Middle" & "Back" Playgrounds are divided.

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 walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were holes in the wall under the cubbies to the right where the trim had been removed.

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: There was evidence of rodents/droppings in the Bathroom under the sink.

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: 10/18/2023

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 39 inches on the 4th panel on the outside run of the fence in the "Middle" Playground.

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: 6/26/2023

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was was 38 inches & 36 inches at the 1st & 2nd panel from the back right corner respectively on the "Back" Playground.

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: 6/26/2023

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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 39-41 inches along the back run of the fence. As of 4/26/23 the back run of the fence on the "Back" Playground at the 3rd & 4th panel from the left measure at 36 inches & 38 inches respectively.

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: 6/26/2023

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wooden balusters on the right side of the stairwell that lead to the "Back" Playground were loose at the bottom.

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: 6/26/2023

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 baluster on the deck that leads to the "Middle" Playground was broke in half.

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: 6/26/2023

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the footings of the fence/gate were exposed where the "Middle" & "Back" Playgrounds are divided.

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: 6/26/2023

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the pea gravel was covered with grass/weed overgrowth in the "Front" & "Middle" Playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.

Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/11/2023

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the footings of the fence/gate were exposed where the "Middle" & "Back" Playgrounds are divided.

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 rodents/droppings in in the Toy Room under the sink.

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: 10/18/2023

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

Violation: The walls located in the Front Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint has chipped off of the black wall to the right of the window & the gray wall under the cubbies .

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the 4 Square Pole, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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: 6/26/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the Wooden Swing Set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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: 6/26/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the Helicopter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

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: 10/18/2023