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5 CSR 25-400.125 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 8/21/25 for one child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of 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), 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: 10/7/2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not disinfected after each use.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. At least one (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adaptor seat shall be provided. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide and clean/sanitize potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/30/2025

5 CSR 25-400.125 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 8/21/25 for one child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of 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), 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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by sharp broken siding on the building accessible to the children, the PVC pipe that is the barrier keeping the resilient surfacing in the small area is cracked and sharp, the black barrier around the large area of resilient surfacing is broken and sharp.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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: 3/25/2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

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 bare ground at base of blue slide and under the dome climber.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 9. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/25/2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: A deck with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is 5".

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (G) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/25/2025

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the evacuation time was not recorded.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) 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: 3/27/2025

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, motor cycle , in on the small area of resilient surfacing was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in handle bars where stinging insects can build a nest.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/25/2025

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by sharp broken siding on the building accessible to the children, the PVC pipe that is the barrier keeping the resilient surfacing in the small area is cracked and sharp, the black barrier around the large area of resilient surfacing is broken and sharp.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

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 bare ground at base of blue slide and under the dome climber.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 9. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: A deck with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier with openings of more than four inches (4). The measurement of railing/barrier openings is 5".

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (G) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: used toilet brush and used toilet plunger. The item(s) was/were located next to the children's toilet on the floor.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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: 3/20/2025

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the evacuation time was not recorded.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) 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 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, motor cycle , in on the small area of resilient surfacing was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in handle bars where stinging insects can build a nest.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

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 there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.

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: 1/17/2025

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 there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.

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: 1/17/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Jessica Cahalan, Melissa Cahalan, Thomas Cahalan and Lane VanNote.

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

Violation: The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.

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

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 there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Jessica Cahalan, Melissa Cahalan, Thomas Cahalan and Lane VanNote.

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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home

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 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/1/2024

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/21/2023

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/21/2023

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/21/2023

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: Submit Documentation

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: Submit Documentation

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: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Melissa Cahalan, Jessica Cahalan and Thomas Cahalan 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: 9/21/2023

5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports

Violation: One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/21/2023