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

Violation: The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by food was being catered without prior approval.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (A) states: A kitchen shall be required for meal preparation unless meals are catered from a source approved by the local or state sanitarian, or both.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide food preparation equipment and use an approved caterer as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, the wooden closet door, in the preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a two inches hole in the door creating sharp edges.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Violation: Requirements for food sanitation were not maintained as evidenced by the facility was serving a meal of pita peanut butter and jelly, banana, mixed vegetables, and milk. It was stated that the facility caters all meals.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (I) states: State or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation shall be maintained in the storage, preparation and service of foods.

Correction Required: The facility shall follow state and local rules regarding food service sanitation.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 child's bathroom.

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: 6/10/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Erica Davis needs .5 hours, Marium Hamdi needs 12 hours, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 hours, Sabrs Lambert needs 9.5 hours. As of April 13, 2026 Erica Davis, and Marium Hamdi do not work at the facility and Charley Harper needs 12 clock hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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: 6/10/2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sabra Lambert, and Kaylie Trotter as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 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: 6/10/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Facility did not submit the 2025-2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.

Correction Required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/10/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/10/2026

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 three outlets wee missing outlet covers.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

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

Violation: Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that in the infant and toddler classroom the lights were off and could not see the children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.

Correction Required: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

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 child's bathroom.

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

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor play space is used at the same time by children from the infant/toddler unit and preschool/school-age children as evidenced by there was a 9-month-old on the playground with the preschool classroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 1. states: Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers.)

Correction Required: The facility shall provide separate play space or separate outdoor play times as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The passage to an exit located infant and toddler classroom was not clear as evidenced by there was a child's crib in front of the exit door.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Trina Bell, Charley Harper, Kaylie Trotter, Sabra Lambert, Wilasia Dyson, and Samia Betz. As of April 13, 2026 Samia Betz no longer works at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--

Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Erica Davis needs .5 hours, Marium Hamdi needs 12 hours, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 hours, Sabrs Lambert needs 9.5 hours. As of April 13, 2026 Erica Davis, and Marium Hamdi do not work at the facility and Charley Harper needs 12 clock hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sabra Lambert, and Kaylie Trotter as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 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

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by medical form for Wilasia Dyson did not contain the statement that the patient is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Facility did not submit the 2025-2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.

Correction Required: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: Department staff were not permitted access to the facility as evidenced by on March 12, 2026, CI Tillinger arrived at the facility at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a reinspection with no answer at the door after several attempts to knock on the front door and side window. CI Tillinger observed two children in the preschool classroom and one teacher at this time. Charley Harper, director, arrived at the facility at 9:38 a.m. and approached the front door to facility to meet CI at the door, but did not go inside. Charley stated she had an appointment at 10:00 a.m. and refused CI Tillinger access to the facility, then returned to her vehicle. CI Tillinger waited by the front door for approximately three minutes then walked onto the parking lot to speak with Charley. CI Tillinger stated to Charley Harper that a reinspection was needed due to a ratio violation from the last inspection, and that she did not have to be present for the inspection, but CI Tillinger would need access to the facility. Charley Harper stated she did not feel comfortable with that and refused CI Tillinger access to the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (20) states: The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises, and records during all inspections.

Correction Required: The facility shall permit the department access.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 4/13/2026

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor play space is used at the same time by children from the infant/toddler unit and preschool/school-age children as evidenced by there was a 9-month-old on the playground with the preschool classroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 1. states: Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers.)

Correction Required: The facility shall provide separate play space or separate outdoor play times as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 child's bathroom.

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

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

Violation: The facility did not have a telephone in working order for incoming and outgoing calls as evidenced by the telephone was not working.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 10. states: A telephone in working order shall be available for incoming and outgoing calls. If a telephone answering machine is used, it must be turned on so incoming messages can be heard and parents' calls can be returned promptly.

Correction Required: A working telephone and answering machine shall be used as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/13/2026

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Samia Betz did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/13/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Erica Davis needs .5 hours, Marium Hamdi needs 12 hours, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 hours, Sabrs Lambert needs 9.5 hours. As of April 13, 2026 Erica Davis, and Marium Hamdi do not work at the facility and Charley Harper needs 12 clock hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Trina Bell, Charley Harper, Kaylie Trotter, Sabra Lambert, Wilasia Dyson, and Samia Betz. As of April 13, 2026 Samia Betz no longer works at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--

Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by medical form for Wilasia Dyson did not contain the statement that the patient is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sabra Lambert, and Kaylie Trotter as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 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

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sami Bentz as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 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: 4/13/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: Department staff were not permitted access to the facility as evidenced by on March 12, 2026, CI Tillinger arrived at the facility at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a reinspection with no answer at the door after several attempts to knock on the front door and side window. CI Tillinger observed two children in the preschool classroom and one teacher at this time. Charley Harper, director, arrived at the facility at 9:38 a.m. and approached the front door to facility to meet CI at the door, but did not go inside. Charley stated she had an appointment at 10:00 a.m. and refused CI Tillinger access to the facility, then returned to her vehicle. CI Tillinger waited by the front door for approximately three minutes then walked onto the parking lot to speak with Charley. CI Tillinger stated to Charley Harper that a reinspection was needed due to a ratio violation from the last inspection, and that she did not have to be present for the inspection, but CI Tillinger would need access to the facility. Charley Harper stated she did not feel comfortable with that and refused CI Tillinger access to the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (20) states: The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises, and records during all inspections.

Correction Required: The facility shall permit the department access.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 child's bathroom.

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

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

Violation: The facility did not have a telephone in working order for incoming and outgoing calls as evidenced by the telephone was not working.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 10. states: A telephone in working order shall be available for incoming and outgoing calls. If a telephone answering machine is used, it must be turned on so incoming messages can be heard and parents' calls can be returned promptly.

Correction Required: A working telephone and answering machine shall be used as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Samia Betz did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Erica Davis needs .5 hours, Marium Hamdi needs 12 hours, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-HArper needs 12 hours, Sabrs Lambert needs 9.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Trina Bell, Charley Harper, Kaylie Trotter, Sabra Lambert, Wilasia Dyson, and Samia Betz.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--

Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by medical form for Wilasia Dyson did not contain the statement that the patient is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sabra Lambert, Samia Betz, and Kaylie Trotter as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 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

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/20/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Samia Betz, Erica Davis, Trina Gardner Bell, Mariam Hamdi, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles Harper, Sabra Lambert, amd Kaylie Troter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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: 3/9/2026

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 child's bathroom.

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

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

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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. 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 will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Trina Bell, Charley Harper, Kaylie Trotter, Sabra Lambert, Wilasia Dyson, and Samia Betz.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--

Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Erica Davis needs .5 hours, Marium Hamdi needs 12 hours, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-HArper needs 12 hours, Sabrs Lambert needs 9.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Samia Betz did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children , ages 3-years-old, were cared for by one 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sabra Lambert, Samia Betz, and Kaylie Trotter as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 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

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by medical form for Wilasia Dyson did not contain the statement that the patient is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the director refused to retrieve records for review during annual inspection.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the fictious name is expired with the secretary of state.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Samia Betz, Erica Davis, Trina Gardner Bell, Mariam Hamdi, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles Harper, Sabra Lambert, amd Kaylie Troter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 CI Ralph observed an outlet in the I/T classroom to the right upon entering, that did not have a plastic cover and it looked to have something shoved in one of the holes where a prong would go.

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: 2/9/2026

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 child's bathroom.

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

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

Violation: The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were only 1 diapering table(s) for 16 I/T.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (B) states: Facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall have one (1) diapering table for every group of eight (8) infant/toddlers and one (1) diapering table for every group of sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/9/2026

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

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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. 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 will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 the infant/toddler classroom located to the right upon entry did not have one.

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: 2/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically The infant classroom, the 2-year-old classroom, and the preschool classroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;

Correction Required: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 clock hours, Sabra Lambert needs 5.5 clock hours. As of 9/8/2025 only Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 clock hours for year 2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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: 11/13/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Samia Betz did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Erica Davis needs .5 hours, Marium Hamdi needs 12 hours, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-HArper needs 12 hours, Sabrs Lambert needs 9.5 hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the fictious name is expired with the secretary of state.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the director refused to retrieve records for review during annual inspection.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 CI Ralph observed an outlet in the I/T classroom to the right upon entering, that did not have a plastic cover and it looked to have something shoved in one of the holes where a prong would go.

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

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

Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 9/8/2025

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

Violation: The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were only 1 diapering table(s) for 16 I/T.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (B) states: Facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall have one (1) diapering table for every group of eight (8) infant/toddlers and one (1) diapering table for every group of sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

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 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. 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 will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 the infant/toddler classroom located to the right upon entry did not have one.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically The infant classroom, the 2-year-old classroom, and the preschool classroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;

Correction Required: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 clock hours, Sabra Lambert needs 5.5 clock hours. As of 9/8/2025 only Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 clock hours for year 2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Charley K'Nuckles-Harper, Trina Bell-Gardner, Sabra Lambert, Samia Betz, Corey Herndon, Caleb Miner, Wilasia Dyson and Kaylie Trotter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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: 5/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12-hours, Kyleah Reyland needs 3.5-hours, Sabra Lambert needs 1.5-hours, Samia Betz needs 10.5-hours, Corey Herndon needs 3-hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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: 5/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Corey Herndon.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center 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/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/16/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12 clock hours, Sabra Lambert needs 5.5 clock hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/19/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Kyleah Reyland.

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: 5/14/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kaylie Trotter, Caleb Miner, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles, Sabra Lambert, Samia Betz, Wilasia Dyson, Trina Gardner-Bell, Aunye Harold.

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: 5/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Charley K'Nuckles-Harper, Trina Bell-Gardner, Sabra Lambert, Samia Betz, Corey Herndon, Caleb Miner, Wilasia Dyson and Kaylie Trotter within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 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 25-500.082 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 one outlet did not have a protective covering in the preschool classroom.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 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: Sharlenceia K'Nuckles-Harper needs 12-hours, Kyleah Reyland needs 3.5-hours, Sabra Lambert needs 1.5-hours, Samia Betz needs 10.5-hours, Corey Herndon needs 3-hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Corey Herndon.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center 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/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Kyleah Reyland.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kaylie Trotter, Caleb Miner, Sharlenceia K'Nuckles, Sabra Lambert, Samia Betz, Wilasia Dyson, Trina Gardner-Bell, Aunye Harold.

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 25-500.082 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 one outlet in the Infant Classroom was missing a protective cover.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/23/2024

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

Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/23/2024

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 two outlets in the Preschool Classroom were missing protective covers.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/23/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ana Martinez needs two hours for 2023.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/23/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Sarah Patterson and Ana Martinez.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center 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/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/23/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.

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: 7/18/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate first aid was not on site.

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: 7/18/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ana Martinez needs two hours for 2023.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Sarah Patterson and Ana Martinez.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center 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/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/08/2024, 1/2/2024, 1/08/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/19/2024

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 one did not have an protective cover.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the three classrooms used for childcare.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;

Correction Required: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility;

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Sarah Patterson and Ana Martinez.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center 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/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ana Martinez needs two hours for 2023.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate first aid was not on site.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/08/2024, 1/2/2024, 1/08/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/26/2024

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ana Martinez needs two hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Ana Martinez did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/08/2024, 1/2/2024, 1/08/2024.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/26/2024

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

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 3.5 inches.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/28/2023

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

Violation: The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the material that is used is sparse and requires more material to impact a fall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. 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: 12/28/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

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

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. 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. Only fitted sheet 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: 12/28/2023