Mary Margaret Day Care And Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-21 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that as you walk out of the preschool classroom door, down the sidewalk, onto the playground, there is a wooden retaining wall made of beams, that serves as a border along a chain link fence, that sits above the wall. The wall ascends from high to low, with the lowest section approximately 17 inches in height to 56 inches. There is a section of chain link fence that sits above the wall missing, measuring approximately 6 feet wide. There is another opening in the fence that measures approximately 2 feet by 5 inches. Children have access to the fence due to the lowest height of the wooden retaining wall. There is also one wooded beam splintering with an exposed a rusted bolt. 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: 5/19/2026 |
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| 2026-03-18 | REINSPECTION | 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 there are multiple tree branches and a broken slide with sharp edges on the infant toddler playground with sharp edges that could puncture a child. 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: 3/18/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that as you walk out of the preschool classroom door, down the sidewalk, onto the playground, there is a wooden retaining wall made of beams, that serves as a border along a chain link fence, that sits above the wall. The wall ascends from high to low, with the lowest section approximately 17 inches in height to 56 inches. There is a section of chain link fence that sits above the wall missing, measuring approximately 6 feet wide. There is another opening in the fence that measures approximately 2 feet by 5 inches. Children have access to the fence due to the lowest height of the wooden retaining wall. There is also one wooded beam splintering with an exposed a rusted bolt. 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 |
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| 2026-03-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 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: Windex, Pinesol, bathroom cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the school age room supply cabinet. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/10/2026 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 there are multiple tree branches and a broken slide with sharp edges on the infant toddler playground with sharp edges that could puncture a child. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that as you walk out of the preschool classroom door, down the sidewalk, onto the playground, there is a wooden retaining wall made of beams, that serves as a border along a chain link fence, that sits above the wall. The wall ascends from high to low, with the lowest section approximately 17 inches in height to 56 inches. There is a section of chain link fence that sits above the wall missing, measuring approximately 6 feet wide. There is another opening in the fence that measures approximately 2 feet by 5 inches. Children have access to the fence due to the lowest height of the wooden retaining wall. There is also one wooded beam splintering with an exposed a rusted bolt. 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: Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open door. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material. Correction Required: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/10/2026 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program Violation: A pacifier was observed attached to an infant’s clothing while the infant was sleeping. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. F. states: Pacifiers, if used, shall not be hung around the infant’s neck. Pacifier mechanisms or pacifiers that attach to infant clothing shall not be used with sleeping infants. Correction Required: Pacifiers shall not be hung around an infant’s neck or attached to clothing while the infant is sleeping. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/10/2026 |
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| 2025-10-21 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, orange cubbies, in the PS classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the bottom of the cubby is rough, has sharp edges and exposed unfinished plywood . 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/21/2025 |
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| 2025-09-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, orange cubbies, in the PS classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the bottom of the cubby is rough, has sharp edges and exposed unfinished plywood . 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: 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: Damesha Williams, Ciera Matlock 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/3/2025 |
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| 2025-06-25 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the slides, in the back small playground was not in good condition as evidenced by both slides have peeling and chipping red paint . 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: 6/25/2025 |
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| 2025-03-11 | 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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there was one missing outlet cover in the 2-years-old classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/11/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the slides, in the back small playground was not in good condition as evidenced by both slides have peeling and chipping red paint . 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 |
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| 2025-01-23 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/22/2025 |
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| 2025-01-09 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 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 Morredel Cook within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the evacuation time was not recorded. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, the cabinet under sink, in the PS classroom to the left from the entrance was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a hole at the bottom of the cabinet with excessive splintering and rough edges . 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, slide, in in the back playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the red slide has peeling paint. 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: 9/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Morredel Cook. 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: 9/6/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Morredel Cook. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/6/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips Violation: A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (B) states: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Correction Required: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mark Daly. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/1/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Morredel Cook, Loyce Heffner, Erica Lampley, Mykelle Bradford, Audrey Glenn. 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: 9/4/2024 |
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| 2024-09-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 18 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process Violation: The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson; Correction Required: The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Morredel Cook 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the evacuation time was not recorded. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically I/T classrooms. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station; Correction Required: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that four mattresses were torn up exposing foam. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, slide, in in the back playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the red slide has peeling paint. 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: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, the cabinet under sink, in the PS classroom to the left from the entrance was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a hole at the bottom of the cabinet with excessive splintering and rough edges . 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Morredel Cook. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Aleisha Carruth, Valerie Bailey, Fadia Bonner, Tamika Brown, Audrey Glenn, Erica Lampley, Mykelle Bradford, Belinda Gistand, Karla Granberry, Denise Hair, Larhonda White, and Kellan Sampson 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Morredel Cook. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department. Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips Violation: A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (B) states: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Correction Required: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mark Daly. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Morredel Cook, Loyce Heffner, Erica Lampley, Mykelle Bradford, Audrey Glenn. 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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| 2024-06-06 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-04-01 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 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 did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the bottom of one section of fencing on the I/T playground on the left from the building should be resecured . 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: 4/1/2024 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: 4/1/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the slides, in the I/T playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the surface of the slides have chipping paint. 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: 4/1/2024 |
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| 2024-03-05 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process Violation: The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson; Correction Required: The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the bottom of one section of fencing on the I/T playground on the left from the building should be resecured . 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 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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers that are posted do not include the numbers for radio station. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station; Correction Required: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the slides, in the I/T playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the surface of the slides have chipping paint. 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 |
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| 2023-10-27 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/29/2023 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Audrey Glenn, Valerie Bailey, and Benaim Sciacca. 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: 10/26/2023 |
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| 2023-09-27 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Audrey Glenn, Valerie Bailey, and Benaim Sciacca. 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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| 2023-07-05 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-03-06 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-01-14 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2022-12-19 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-12-14 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2022-09-06 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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