Sechrest, Melinda Jane

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;

Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Melinda Sechrest and assistant Charity Howelett within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Charity Howelett.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home 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 dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Melinda Sechrest.

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 older than five (5) years for Charity Howelett.

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 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.

Correction Required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/21/2025

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel

Violation: The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.

Correction Required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation