Centenary Preschool

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Denise Gartman, Kayla Null, Taylor Hendrix and Mya Farrar as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/15/2026

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Denise Gartman, Kayla Null and Taylor Hendrix as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/11/2026

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the end date of permission specified in writing.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (10) (A) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of a parent, stating the length of time the medication may be given.

Correction Required: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building.

Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building.

Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the opening measured 5 inches and was located at the bottom of the gate.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/9/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/11/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (D) states: Name and phone number of a physician and preferred hospital to be used in an emergency.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not initialed for two children .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 (A) states: S/he has been informed of the required health and safety inspections and that the inspection forms are available for review.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not initialed for one child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 (B) states: S/he understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2026

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Denise Gartman, Kayla Null, Taylor Hendrix and Mya Farrar as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the end date of permission specified in writing.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (10) (A) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of a parent, stating the length of time the medication may be given.

Correction Required: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Denise Gartman, Kayla Null and Taylor Hendrix as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by children's hands were not washed after diapering.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (B) states: Caregivers shall use proper hand washing techniques with soap and warm, running water after toileting, after assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, and at other times as needed. Good hygiene practices shall be followed during food preparation. These practices include, but are not limited to, washing hands properly after smoking, eating, drinking, using the restroom, after touching raw food products and before preparing and serving food. Hands shall be dried with single-service towels. Caregivers shall teach and see that children wash their hands at appropriate times: before eating, after toileting and as needed when hands are soiled.

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building.

Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements (5) states: Fire and tornado drills shall be conducted at least every three (3) months and shall include all children in care. Unscheduled drills shall be held at the discretion of the state fire marshal or department. Each fire drill shall include a complete evacuation of all persons from the building.

Correction Required: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by Janitor closet was unlocked.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (A) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Petroleum Jelly and Clorox Wipes. The item(s) was/were located on the diaper table.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the opening measured 5 inches and was located at the bottom of the gate.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 cans of Lysol. The item(s) was/were located in the restroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Febreze Spray, Febreze Plug Ins, Gorilla Glue and Carpet Odor Eliminator. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked file cabinet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hammer, screwdriver, screws. The item(s) was/were located in a classroom drawer.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Correction Required: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 4/8/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two child files did not have the name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (D) states: Name and phone number of a physician and preferred hospital to be used in an emergency.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not initialed for two children .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 (A) states: S/he has been informed of the required health and safety inspections and that the inspection forms are available for review.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by acknowledgement was not initialed for one child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 4 (B) states: S/he understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/18/2025

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Ashley Latta, Jenny Jemison, Macey Wilson and Megan Hoffman as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/18/2025

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the 1/2 dome climber, was unsafe as evidenced by it was not anchored.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely.

Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/18/2025

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/18/2025

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Ashley Latta, Jenny Jemison, Macey Wilson and Megan Hoffman as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.

Correction Required: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the 1/2 dome climber, was unsafe as evidenced by it was not anchored.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely.

Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an individualized special care plan for a child with special needs.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/10/2024

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/30/2024

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for sanitation inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the opening measured 6 inches. The opening was located along the bottom of the fence in two areas.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/18/2023

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the opening measured 6 inches. The opening was located along the bottom of the fence in two areas.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation