Hummel, Rebecca Pattugalan
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by wood mulch is large, some pieces are over 5 inches, and thick. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 7. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children. Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/4/2026 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 5/4/2026 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, tricycle with pink seat, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by handlebars were not in good condition and need replaced. 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 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, tricycle with black handlebars, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by handlebars were not in good condition and need to be replaced. 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 Compliance Date: 5/4/2026 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Rebecca Hummel needs 2 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Rebecca Hummel can not find her results. 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: 5/12/2026 |
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| 2026-03-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the name of the daycare was listed as Rebecca Hummel Daycare and this is not registered with the Missouri Secretary of States web site as a registered fictitious name. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules; Correction Required: The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/24/2026 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by wood mulch is large, some pieces are over 5 inches, and thick. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 7. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children. Correction Required: Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.105 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 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Rebecca Hummel needs 8 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Rebecca Hummel can not find her results. 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 |
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| 2025-11-20 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, rocking horse, in the play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars. 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: 11/20/2025 |
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| 2025-09-25 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, rocking horse, in the play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars. 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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| 2025-07-15 | 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 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 the resilient material used is unapproved as evidenced by there are large pieces of mulch that are sharp, there are some pieces that appear to be boards, one had a nail head in the piece of wood. 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: 7/15/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rebecca Hummel. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/9/2025 |
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| 2025-06-26 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 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 the resilient material used is unapproved as evidenced by there are large pieces of mulch that are sharp, there are some pieces that appear to be boards, one had a nail head in the piece of wood. 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rebecca Hummel. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-03-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 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 the resilient material used is unapproved as evidenced by there are large pieces of mulch that are sharp, there are some pieces that appear to be boards, one had a nail head in the piece of wood. 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rebecca Hummel. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-09-24 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by fire and tornado drill sheet was upstairs and child care is down stairs. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request. Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/24/2024 |
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| 2024-09-23 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by fire and tornado drill sheet was upstairs and child care is down stairs. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request. Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-09-04 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: The provider does not have an assistant available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (A) states: The provider shall have at least one assistant available. Correction Required: The provider shall name at least one assistant. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 9/4/2024 |
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| 2024-06-04 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Stationary equipment, slides, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was 2ft and less. 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: 4/11/2024 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, little tykes slide and climber, in the play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in plastic. 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: 4/11/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Background screening information was not kept confidential for Rebecca Hummel as it was not available for review as required by licensing rule. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review. Correction Required: Background screening information shall be kept confidential. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 3/19/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: The provider does not have an assistant available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (A) states: The provider shall have at least one assistant available. Correction Required: The provider shall name at least one assistant. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Rebecca Hummel needs 1 more hour. 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: 4/5/2024 |
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| 2024-03-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/19/2024 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 3/19/2024 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, little tykes slide and climber, in the play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in plastic. 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 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Stationary equipment, slides, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was 2ft and less. 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 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: Background screening information was not kept confidential for Rebecca Hummel as it was not available for review as required by licensing rule. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review. Correction Required: Background screening information shall be kept confidential. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: The provider does not have an assistant available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (A) states: The provider shall have at least one assistant available. Correction Required: The provider shall name at least one assistant. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Rebecca Hummel needs 1 more hour. 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 |
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| 2023-12-13 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Stationary equipment, swings and slides, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was less than 2 ft. 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: 12/13/2023 |
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| 2023-09-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety 2 (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 9/19/2023 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Stationary equipment, swings and slides, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was less than 2 ft. 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 |
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| 2023-03-27 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2023-03-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-12-28 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-12-23 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2022-09-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-03-25 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-03-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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