Perfect Peace Family Care Center, Llc

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children , ages seven-months-old through two-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 5/22/2026

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages four-months-old through 12-months-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 5/22/2026

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages four-months-old through 12-months-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children , ages seven-months-old through two-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Violation: The child care facility is not organized according to the policies and procedures in that lines of administrative authority are not clearly established.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration (1) states: Each child care facility shall be organized according to written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority.

Correction Required: The child care facility shall be organized according to policies and procedures.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (F) states: An itemized list of available materials and equipment to be used by children;

Correction Required: The licensee shall submit an equipment list that ensures the facility has the required amount of equipment.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The facility's staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (G) states: A staff sheet;

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a staff sheet.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: A written disaster and emergency plan was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (H) states: A written disaster and emergency plan;

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a written disaster and emergency plan.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The lines of administrative authority were not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (I) states: Lines of administrative authority;

Correction Required: The facility shall submit lines of administrative authority.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (K) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (L) states: Evidence of compliance, if applicable, with local building and zoning requirements;

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with local building and zoning.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/7/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: Job responsibilities were not submitted for the director.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (N) states: Written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities for the director or group home provider;

Correction Required: The facility shall submit written job responsibilities.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (5) states: Prior to the granting of a license, the provider shall meet the requirements of 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/4/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (F) 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: 9/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that hallway near preschool bathroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.

Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The infant/toddler space had groups that were not separated by a partition.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;

Correction Required: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located hallway by bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed plaster and unfinished dry wall with speckle.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets and hand wash sinks in the infant/toddler unit as evidenced by there is no bathroom in infant/toddler unit.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 1. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty-four (24) children in an infant/toddler unit.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide one flush toilet and one adjacent hand wash sink for every 24 children in the infant/toddler unit.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/27/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the 2-years old classroom facing the wall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The prohibition to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway for children was not followed as evidenced by lack of gates and or doors.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (F) states: Kitchens shall not be used for napping or as passageways for children.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall not allow children to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by in the walk way to the outdoor space there was overgrowth of weeds/grass, branches, chicken wire with sharp edges, leaves, and sharp edge of 4 feet high gutter guard needs to be covered.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/1/2025

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) . states: The facility shall develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency, including a written plan for:

Correction Required: Facility must have plan on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/16/2025

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by infant/toddler, two year-old,, pre school/ school-aged, and office.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;

Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/16/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Kenya Griffin and Rayshon Griffin, who was hired on 8/27/2025.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.

Correction Required: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/12/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. 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. 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.

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: 9/9/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. 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. 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.

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: 9/9/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/23/2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rayshon Griffin. Kenya Griffin as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/9/2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Rayshon Griffin. Kenya Griffin .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.

Correction Required: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/9/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kenya Griffin and Rayshon Griffin.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/9/2025

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Rayshon Griffin, Kenya Griffin, and Sydney Griffin 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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/13/2023

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 access to air conditioning blades without any gaurd.

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: 2/5/2024

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2 C states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/8/2024

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

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/20/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kenya Griffin, Rayshon Griffin, and Sydney Griffin.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/15/2023

5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Rayshon Griffin, Kenya Griffin, and Sydney Griffin 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: 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 access to air conditioning blades without any gaurd.

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: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 C states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kenya Griffin, Rayshon Griffin, and Sydney Griffin.

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 no resilient material was present.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 6. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which effectively cushions the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material. Grass may be an approved resilient material, but if grass becomes worn or sparse, the area must be covered with another approved resilient material.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/30/2023

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the wooden swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.

Correction Required: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/30/2023

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

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Kenya Griffin needs 5 more hours .

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/12/2023

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

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Kenya Griffin needs 11 more hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/12/2023