Franklin, Paula M
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- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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| 2026-03-23 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured approximately five inches by two feet. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/23/2026 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately five inches by nine inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/23/2026 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 the gate, to the left of the porch, that blocks off the narrow walkway between the porch and fence/exterior gate is not secured to the post. The gate is falling over. 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: 3/23/2026 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 the four nails protruding from the fence near the front right corner of the outdoor play space. 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: 3/23/2026 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 approximately 20 pieces of broken plastic with sharp edges on the artificial grass by the rock climber and large tire. 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: 3/23/2026 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (H) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed. Correction Required: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/23/2026 |
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| 2026-03-05 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Stairways in the facility did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (H) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed. Correction Required: Stairways shall meet safety standards 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 the gate, to the left of the porch, that blocks off the narrow walkway between the porch and fence/exterior gate is not secured to the post. The gate is falling over. 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the four nails protruding from the fence near the front right corner of the outdoor play space. 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by approximately 20 pieces of broken plastic with sharp edges on the artificial grass by the rock climber and large tire. 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 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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured approximately five inches by two feet. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately five inches by nine inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-08-21 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 there were seven wooden slats on the ground fallen from the fence, exposing five nails. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/18/2025 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/18/2025 |
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| 2025-08-07 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cutter bug repellant. The item(s) was/were located on the back porch in reach of children. 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: 8/7/2025 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 there were seven wooden slats on the ground fallen from the fence, exposing five nails. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-04-02 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured 1 foot in width and 2 feet in length. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 4/1/2025 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 there were multiple wooden planks on the ground with rusty screws sticking out. The wooden planks on located near the back left corner of the outside playspace. 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: 4/1/2025 |
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| 2025-03-20 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 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 there were multiple wooden planks on the ground with rusty screws sticking out. The wooden planks on located near the back left corner of the outside playspace. 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 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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured 1 foot in width and 2 feet in length. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the basement door was unlocked which leads unapproved space. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) 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: 3/20/2025 |
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| 2024-09-20 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Insect killer, and torch fuel. The item(s) was/were located on the back porch where children walk through to access the outside playspace. 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/9/2024 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the fence, in the back and to the left of the yard was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by their were approximately 6 nails sticking out of the fence. . 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: 9/20/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the name, address and telephone number of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home. Correction Required: Assistant information shall be posted. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/9/2024 |
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| 2024-08-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Insect killer, and torch fuel. The item(s) was/were located on the back porch where children walk through to access the outside playspace. 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the fence, in the back and to the left of the yard was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by their were approximately 6 nails sticking out of the fence. . 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 following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the name, address and telephone number of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home. Correction Required: Assistant information shall be posted. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-06-21 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 two areas of the fence had gaps that could cause entrapment of arms and legs and could be a hazard to children. The gaps measured approximately 2 feet by 3 feet 4 inches. The facility was observed with a fence built with a large tree in the middle of the fence. The gaps were observed on both sides of the tree. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/26/2024 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 two broken/decapitated deer statue lawn ornaments, made out of stone or cement, were located in the outdoor play area and presented a hazard to the children. The heads of the statues were laying on a bench in the outdoor play space. 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: 3/26/2024 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 the gate enclosing the HVAC system was not attached to the house and presented a hazard to children. The fan blades were accessible to children. 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: 3/26/2024 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 a handle to the door covering the basement steps, was not in good condition. The handle was not fully secured to the door and presented a hazard to children. 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: 3/26/2024 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, climbing structure, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by a cracked surface was observed and could be a hazard to children. 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: 6/21/2024 |
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| 2024-03-05 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 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 two broken/decapitated deer statue lawn ornaments, made out of stone or cement, were located in the outdoor play area and presented a hazard to the children. The heads of the statues were laying on a bench in the outdoor play space. 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 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 two areas of the fence had gaps that could cause entrapment of arms and legs and could be a hazard to children. The gaps measured approximately 2 feet by 3 feet 4 inches. The facility was observed with a fence built with a large tree in the middle of the fence. The gaps were observed on both sides of the tree. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area 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 the gate enclosing the HVAC system was not attached to the house and presented a hazard to children. The fan blades were accessible to children. 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by a handle to the door covering the basement steps, was not in good condition. The handle was not fully secured to the door and presented a hazard to children. 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 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, climbing structure, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by a cracked surface was observed and could be a hazard to children. 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 |
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| 2023-12-05 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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 provider reported that she is in the process of placing new fencing to the right side of the yard. There is fencing in the rear and left side of the yard. The children are secured as the provider has lattice that is not movable and secured to the ground. There are also cones. The provider is outdoors with the children at all times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/5/2023 |
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| 2023-08-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-03-08 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
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