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The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge

House Springs, MO · Jefferson County
4235 GRAVOIS RD, House Springs, MO 63051
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Capacity
51 children
Age range (listing information)
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS
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Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (636) 253-4999
4235 GRAVOIS RD
House Springs, MO 63051
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License Number
002862291
License Holder
THE EXPLORATION STATION
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Jun 4, 2022
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
BRITTANY HECHT
License Conditions: 16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

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THE EXPLORATION STATION OLD GRAVOIS LODGE is a CHILD CARE CENTER in HOUSE SPRINGS MO, with a maximum capacity of 51 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • MondayOpen
  • TuesdayOpen
  • WednesdayOpen
  • ThursdayOpen
  • FridayOpen
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-06-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 14 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the Sunscreen/Bug Spray/Diaper Cream Permission Form was not updated annually as required for four children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by the provider did not have a written agreement signed by the parent, which includes a statement that the parent is choosing to provide the children's meals from home as required for one child.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.

Correction Required: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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 Brenda Fischer, Allison Long & Kendra Pangburn 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: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Sunscreen, 20 bottles/aerosol cans. The item(s) was/were located outside on the Playground in a tote.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/22/2026

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 25-500.102 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: Kaylee Waldrop.

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: Karen Resetarits - 2.5 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 25-500.102 Personnel

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

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: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Libby Casanover & Ashlyn Lane 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: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Allise Lewellen & Allison Long.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kendra Pangburn.

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

2026-06-05 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2026-03-05 REINSPECTION 5 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 3-years-old to 8-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 3/5/2026

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 2-years-old and 3-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 3/5/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was available for administering to a child, however there was no written permission on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/5/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for prescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (C) states: Prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician's name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.

Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/5/2026

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for prescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled with the physician's name.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (C) states: Prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician's name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.

Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/5/2026

2026-02-18 SUPPLEMENTAL 5 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 3-years-old to 8-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 2-years-old and 3-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was available for administering to a child, however there was no written permission on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for prescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (C) states: Prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician's name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.

Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for prescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled with the physician's name.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (C) states: Prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician's name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.

Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2025-12-29 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 16 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Emily Jones, Alli Lewellen, Karen Resetarits & Glenray Spencer 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: 6/9/2025

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

Violation: The walls located in the upstairs Mop Closet was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a 2.5 x 4.5 inch hole was observed on the wall under the faucet above the mop sink.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/11/2025

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

Violation: The walls located in the Ozarks Room, specifically above the handwashing sink was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall was exposed.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/11/2025

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit Bathroom, specifically to the right of the sink on the lower portion of the wall was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall was exposed.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/11/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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

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: 7/7/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Kenna Brewer & Ava Lifritz 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: 7/7/2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kenna Brewer, Emily Jones & Ava Lifritz 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: 7/7/2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Kenna Brewer, Emily Jones & Ava Lifritz.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/7/2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the Medical Provider failed to document that the patient was in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for the following caregivers: Zoe Viehland & Nina Wood.

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: 6/18/2025

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/25/2025

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was available for administering to a child, however there was no written permission on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for prescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled with the physician's name.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (C) states: Prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician's name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.

Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/25/2025

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The requirements for prescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (C) states: Prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician's name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.

Correction Required: Medications shall be stored and labeled 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 Glenray Spencer.

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: 12/29/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily Jones, Alli Lewellen & Ava Lifritz.

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: 7/7/2025

2025-06-05 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 20 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Emily Jones, Alli Lewellen, Karen Resetarits & Glenray Spencer 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: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various brands of Sunscreen & Bug Spray. The item(s) was/were located in a tote on the bottom shelf of a cabinet in the Cascades Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/5/2025

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit Bathroom, specifically to the right of the sink on the lower portion of the wall was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall was exposed.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the return air vent & on the ceiling fan blades in the Cascades Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/5/2025

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: 6/5/2025

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

Violation: The walls located in the Ozarks Room, specifically above the handwashing sink was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall was exposed.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The walls located in the upstairs Mop Closet was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a 2.5 x 4.5 inch hole was observed on the wall under the faucet above the mop sink.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the return air vent & on the ceiling fan blades in the Brooks Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.

Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/5/2025

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a Razor Knife. The item(s) was/were located in the top drawer of a cabinet in the Cascades Room. Though it was located in the top drawer, it was at a level that the children could reach.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/5/2025

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Repel Bug Spray & Equate Sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located in a child's cubby in the Cascades Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/5/2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: The door, located upstairs in the Brooks Room, used as an exit from the facility was locked.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.

Correction Required: Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/5/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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

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: Kenna Brewer & Ava Lifritz 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: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kenna Brewer, Emily Jones & Ava Lifritz 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: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Kenna Brewer, Emily Jones & Ava Lifritz.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the Medical Provider failed to document that the patient was in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for the following caregivers: Zoe Viehland & Nina Wood.

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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be 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 Glenray Spencer.

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 Emily Jones, Alli Lewellen & Ava Lifritz.

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

2024-12-19 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The walls located in the Appalachians Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard was unattached from the wall that adjoins the Laundry Room & I/T Bathroom exposing bare particle board.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/18/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, the Vanity Sink Cabinet, in the Cascades Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish has peeled off at the bottom corner on the left side exposing bare particle board.

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

Compliance Date: 12/18/2024

2024-12-16 REINSPECTION 5 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The walls located in the Appalachians Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the trim around the Laundry Room door was missing exposing bare drywall.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 12/16/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the Appalachians Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard was unattached from the wall that adjoins the Laundry Room & I/T Bathroom exposing bare particle board.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The walls located in the bathroom in the I/T Unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard was unattached from the wall exposing bare particle board.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 12/16/2024

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

Violation: The floors located in the bathroom in the Cascades Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by 1 tile was missing near the threshold into the bathroom exposing bare wood sub-floor.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 12/16/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, the Vanity Sink Cabinet, in the Cascades Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish has peeled off at the bottom corner on the left side exposing bare particle board.

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

2024-12-09 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 9 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hello Bello & Desitin Diaper Cream & Aunt Fannies Mosquito Spray. The item(s) was/were located in 2 children's cubbies in the Brooks Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/9/2024

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

Violation: The floors located in the bathroom in the Cascades Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by 1 tile was missing near the threshold into the bathroom exposing bare wood sub-floor.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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

Violation: The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;

Correction Required: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/9/2024

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

Violation: The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/9/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the bathroom in the I/T Unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard was unattached from the wall exposing bare particle board.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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

Violation: The walls located in the Appalachians Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard was unattached from the wall that adjoins the Laundry Room & I/T Bathroom exposing bare particle board.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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

Violation: The walls located in the Appalachians Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the trim around the Laundry Room door was missing exposing bare drywall.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, the Vanity Sink Cabinet, in the Cascades Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish has peeled off at the bottom corner on the left side exposing bare particle board.

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: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 23 Months Old, 2 Years Old & 3 Years Old, were cared for by 2 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: 12/9/2024

2024-10-01 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 10 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Caitlyn Artinger, Karen Resetarits, Freda Welch, Gabby Patton, Heather Eisele, Katie Fritz, Jessica Jones, Jessica Prater & Taylor McKinney 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: 7/22/2024

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by various unknown weeds & ivy is growing through the chain link fence on the entire Playground.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/22/2024

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: Xan Schuh.

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: 7/22/2024

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Eminance McCloud - 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: 7/22/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Jessica Jones, Xan Schuh, Taylor McKinney & Gabby Patton 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: 9/20/2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Xan Schuh & Caitlyn Artinger 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: 7/22/2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Xan Schuh & Caitlyn Artinger.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/22/2024

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/5/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Katelyn Sims & Jessica Prater.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/22/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Courtney Mossman, Zoe Schnable, Xan Schuh, Jessica Jones, Allyson Hilton, Gabby Patton & Caitlyn Artinger.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/20/2024

2024-06-03 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 12 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Caitlyn Artinger, Karen Resetarits, Freda Welch, Gabby Patton, Heather Eisele, Katie Fritz, Jessica Jones, Jessica Prater & Taylor McKinney 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: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Sunscreen (approximately 20+ bottles). The item(s) was/were located in tubs on the Playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/3/2024

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by various unknown weeds & ivy is growing through the chain link fence on the entire Playground.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bug Spray (approximately 6+ bottles). The item(s) was/were located in tubs on the Playground.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/3/2024

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: Xan Schuh.

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Eminance McCloud - 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: Jessica Jones, Xan Schuh, Taylor McKinney & Gabby Patton 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: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Xan Schuh & Caitlyn Artinger 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: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Xan Schuh & Caitlyn Artinger.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.

Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be 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 Katelyn Sims & Jessica Prater.

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 Courtney Mossman, Zoe Schnable, Xan Schuh, Jessica Jones, Allyson Hilton, Gabby Patton & Caitlyn Artinger.

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

2023-12-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor Diaper Rash Cream. The item(s) was/were located in the cabinet under the Diaper Changing Table in the Cascades Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/11/2023

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Lysol Wash. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the Cascades Room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/11/2023

2023-12-06 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 12 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/14/2023

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

Violation: The walls located in the Brooks Bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were holes in the wall to the right of the toilet paper holder.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the vent for the dryer has been moved and the edges are sharp.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

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

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by unknown ivy/weeds were growing through the fence along the left & back runs of the fence.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

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

Violation: Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a latch on the bathroom door.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.

Correction Required: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/3/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, the tall white shelf used to store diapering supplies, in the Cascades Room was unsafe as evidenced by it was not secured to the wall.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the helicopter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the truck, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the helicopter, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Stationary equipment, the fence, specifically the 3rd fence post from the left back corner, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, the horseshoe table, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the edging was coming off exposing bare particle board.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/24/2023

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Claire Hawks.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 7/25/2023

2023-07-07 REINSPECTION
2023-06-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-04-06 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-12-20 CLOSE SUPERVISION
2022-11-28 CLOSE SUPERVISION
2022-10-19 CLOSE SUPERVISION
2022-09-02 REINSPECTION
2022-08-23 REINSPECTION
2022-08-15 POST LICENSING

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