The Westport School Childcare
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-14 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/14/2026 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Miranda Burnett as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment. Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/30/2026 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by the facilities fictitious name, The Westport School Childcare, is expired with the Secretary of State. The fictitious name expired on 4/29/2024. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families. Correction Required: Accurate records shall be maintained. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/12/2026 |
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| 2026-06-12 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 8 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use. Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/12/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Miranda Burnett 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 25-500.182 Child Care Program Violation: The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s). Correction Required: Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/12/2026 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by the facilities fictitious name, The Westport School Childcare, is expired with the Secretary of State. The fictitious name expired on 4/29/2024. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families. Correction Required: Accurate records shall be maintained. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 4 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/12/2026 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/12/2026 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/12/2026 |
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| 2025-12-18 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-08-11 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 8 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet. Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for RIVERA, CZERINA, RIVERA, REGINAL, and RIVERA, ARCHIE-LYNN CAMPOSANO 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: 6/17/2025 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ariya Harvey and Donna Oriordan 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: 8/11/2025 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: Donna Oriordan. 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: 8/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/17/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/17/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for RIVERA, CZERINA, RIVERA, REGINAL, and RIVERA, ARCHIE-LYNN CAMPOSANO. 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: 8/6/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Helen Philips and Leah Wilson. 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: 6/17/2025 |
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| 2025-06-16 | REINSPECTION | 32 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet. Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the ownership is incorrect and facility fictitious name is expired and it was signed by someone without signature authority. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules. Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/6/2025 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Ariya Harvey 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 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for RIVERA, CZERINA, RIVERA, REGINAL, and RIVERA, ARCHIE-LYNN CAMPOSANO within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black edging that circles the climbing structure on the right side of the playground is detached from the ground and sticking up into the air, posing a tripping hazard. 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: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the railroad ties that are surrounding the picnic table, next to the shed, has two boards that are deteriorating and splintering. One large nail is exposed, posing a tripping/injury hazard. 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: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the railroad ties that are surrounding the tree in the outdoor space has one strip of wood that has deteriorated and is exposing three large nails that pose a tripping and/or injury hazard. 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: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the school-age classroom did not have the disaster and emergency plan in the room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children; Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, handwashing sink, in in the school-age classroom was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by there is a missing strip of material at the bottom, below the cabinet door, that is exposing four screws and has splintering on the exposed wood. 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: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, the wall mounted, manual pencil sharpener, in the school-age classroom was unsafe as evidenced by there is no covering over the sharpener, exposing the gears and allowing for finger entrapment. 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: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, toilet tank lid, in the boys bathroom, was unsafe as evidenced by the toilet with the red seat was missing the lid to the toilet tank. 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: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the blue and yellow tricycle, in the outdoor space next to the white fence, was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat of the trike was broken and the back wheels are lose. 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: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Concessa Cuff and Leidy Torres 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: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ariya Harvey and Donna Oriordan 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: Donna Oriordan. 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: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children's records did not include authorization for emergency medical care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/6/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 1. states: The policy shall list the licensee’s expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep. Correction Required: The policy shall include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include a requirement that the facility receive a written statement from the infant’s licensed health care provider allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 3. states: A requirement that the facility shall receive a written statement from the infant’s licensed health care provider stating that the infant requires alternative sleep positions or special sleeping arrangements that differ from those set forth in 19 CSR 30-62.182(2)(C) prior to allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back. Correction Required: The policy shall include a requirement that the facility receive a written statement from the infant's licensed health care provider allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include information about positioning of staff to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. a. states: Positioning of staff. Correction Required: The policy shall include information about positioning of staff to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. b. states: Lighting in the nap room. Correction Required: The policy shall include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. states: Prohibitions against the use of any equipment such as a sound machine that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed. Correction Required: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not state that infants’ heads shall be uncovered during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 2. states: Shall require infants’ heads be uncovered during nap/sleep times. Correction Required: The policy shall require infants' heads be uncovered during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 3. states: Shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Correction Required: The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/16/2025 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 5. states: Shall require giving the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment. Correction Required: The policy shall state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy upon the child's enrollment. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/5/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/6/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/6/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/6/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/6/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Helen Philips and Leah Wilson. 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 older than five (5) years for RIVERA, CZERINA, RIVERA, REGINAL, and RIVERA, ARCHIE-LYNN CAMPOSANO. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-06-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 34 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet. Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the ownership is incorrect and facility fictitious name is expired and it was signed by someone without signature authority. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules. Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Ariya Harvey within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the railroad ties that are surrounding the picnic table, next to the shed, has two boards that are deteriorating and splintering. One large nail is exposed, posing a tripping/injury hazard. 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: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black edging that circles the climbing structure on the right side of the playground is detached from the ground and sticking up into the air, posing a tripping hazard. 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: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three electrical outlets were missing covers. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/3/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the railroad ties that are surrounding the tree in the outdoor space has one strip of wood that has deteriorated and is exposing three large nails that pose a tripping and/or injury hazard. 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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the school-age classroom did not have the disaster and emergency plan in the room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children; Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, the wall mounted, manual pencil sharpener, in the school-age classroom was unsafe as evidenced by there is no covering over the sharpener, exposing the gears and allowing for finger entrapment. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, handwashing sink, in in the school-age classroom was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by there is a missing strip of material at the bottom, below the cabinet door, that is exposing four screws and has splintering on the exposed wood. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, toilet tank lid, in the boys bathroom, was unsafe as evidenced by the toilet with the red seat was missing the lid to the toilet tank. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used. Correction Required: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/3/2025 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the blue and yellow tricycle, in the outdoor space next to the white fence, was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat of the trike was broken and the back wheels are lose. 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 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Concessa Cuff and Leidy Torres did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 3-years-old to 5-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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/3/2025 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ariya Harvey and Donna Oriordan 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: Donna Oriordan. 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: The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 3. states: Shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Correction Required: The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 5. states: Shall require giving the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment. Correction Required: The policy shall state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy upon the child's enrollment. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children's records did not include authorization for emergency medical care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 1. states: The policy shall list the licensee’s expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep. Correction Required: The policy shall include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include a requirement that the facility receive a written statement from the infant’s licensed health care provider allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 3. states: A requirement that the facility shall receive a written statement from the infant’s licensed health care provider stating that the infant requires alternative sleep positions or special sleeping arrangements that differ from those set forth in 19 CSR 30-62.182(2)(C) prior to allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back. Correction Required: The policy shall include a requirement that the facility receive a written statement from the infant's licensed health care provider allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include information about positioning of staff to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. a. states: Positioning of staff. Correction Required: The policy shall include information about positioning of staff to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. b. states: Lighting in the nap room. Correction Required: The policy shall include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. states: Prohibitions against the use of any equipment such as a sound machine that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed. Correction Required: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not state that infants’ heads shall be uncovered during nap/sleep times. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 2. states: Shall require infants’ heads be uncovered during nap/sleep times. Correction Required: The policy shall require infants' heads be uncovered during nap/sleep times. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips Violation: Identifying information in the vehicle was not available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (3) (B) states: Identifying information regarding the name of the provider, the names of the children and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each child's parent(s) shall be carried in the vehicle. Correction Required: During transport, the facility shall carry identifying information for provider and children as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/3/2025 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: Three child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Helen Philips and Leah Wilson. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-01-28 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aster Rivera 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: 1/27/2025 |
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| 2025-01-14 | REINSPECTION | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by several areas of chipping and peeling paint were located on the windowsill. 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: 12/31/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the 2-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a patch of peeling paint was visible on the wall by the slide. 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: 12/31/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free. Correction Required: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/16/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Marissa Rivera. 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: 12/31/2024 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 3-months-old to 16-months-old, were cared for by two 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: 1/14/2025 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 3-months-old to 16-months-old, were cared for by two 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: 1/14/2025 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aster Rivera 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 |
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| 2024-12-16 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 10 violations cited |
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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: one bottle of floor cleaner and one bottle of multi-purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen cabinet, which was accessible through the open door. 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: 12/16/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the 2-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a patch of peeling paint was visible on the wall by the slide. 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 requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use. Correction Required: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/16/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free. Correction Required: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area. Correction Required: The facility shall supply the diapering area as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site 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 infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by several areas of chipping and peeling paint were located on the windowsill. 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 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Marissa Rivera. 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 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 3-months-old to 16-months-old, were cared for by two 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: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 3-months-old to 16-months-old, were cared for by two 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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aster Rivera 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 |
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| 2024-10-31 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/1/2024 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 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling wallpaper by the air freshener. 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: 10/9/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Marissa Rivera. 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 Kiylana Williams and Aster Rivera 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: 10/31/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aster Rivera 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 |
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| 2024-07-17 | REINSPECTION | 9 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/16/2024 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the bathroom in the 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling wallpaper by the air freshener. 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 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Marissa Rivera, Aster Rivera, and Archie-Lynn Rivera. 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: 7/17/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Marissa Rivera. 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 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty-three children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by three 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: 7/17/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Geetanjla Singh, Kiylana Williams, Aster Rivera, and Ponon Masokano 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: 7/17/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kiylana Williams and Aster Rivera 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 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Donna O'Riordan. 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: 7/2/2024 |
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| 2024-07-02 | REINSPECTION | 9 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Breanna Eskew 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: 6/27/2024 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 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling wallpaper by the air freshener. 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the blue and green checkerboard mat in the 2's room had multiple holes in the surface, which exposed the foam inside and made the surface unable to be clean and sanitized. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children. Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/2/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Marissa Rivera, Aster Rivera, and Archie-Lynn Rivera. 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 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty-three children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by three 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 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Geetanjla Singh, Kiylana Williams, Aster Rivera, and Ponon Masokano 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 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Donna O'Riordan. 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. 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| 2024-06-27 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 13 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Breanna Eskew within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license. Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located on the dividers in the girl's and boy's restrooms in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by large areas of peeling paint, which exposed the unfinished wood. 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: 6/27/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by large areas of peeling and chipping paint by the baseboards near the external exit door. 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: 6/27/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a Little Tikes climber with slide is 26 inches high and is located in the 2's room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment. Correction Required: Pads or mats shall be in place as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/27/2024 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 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling wallpaper by the air freshener. 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used. Correction Required: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/27/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the blue and green checkerboard mat in the 2's room had multiple holes in the surface, which exposed the foam inside and made the surface unable to be clean and sanitized. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children. Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children. 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 Marissa Rivera, Aster Rivera, and Archie-Lynn Rivera. 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 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eleven children , ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/27/2024 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Geetanjla Singh, Kiylana Williams, Aster Rivera, and Ponon Masokano 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 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Donna O'Riordan. 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. 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| 2024-05-28 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by large areas of peeling and chipping paint by the baseboards near the external exit door. 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 no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a Little Tikes climber with slide is 26 inches high and is located in the 2's room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment. Correction Required: Pads or mats shall be in place as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located on the dividers in the girl's and boy's restrooms in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by large areas of peeling paint, which exposed the unfinished wood. 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the blue and green checkerboard mat in the 2's room had multiple holes in the surface, which exposed the foam inside and made the surface unable to be clean and sanitized. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children. Correction Required: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care Violation: Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by three preschool children were not instructed to wash their hands after toileting. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting. Correction Required: Staff/children shall wash hands as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 5/28/2024 |
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| 2023-11-21 | REINSPECTION | 22 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no parking bollards at the front of the facility to prevent cars from making impact to the playground fencing. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The floors located in the I/T unit 2A was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the large structure was removed leaving an unfinished area. 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: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The ceilings located in the extra staff bathroom in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is peeling paint in the top corner of the bathroom. 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: 11/2/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the horizontal pole was detached and loose from the fencing in the 2-year-old playground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches in the 2-year-old play ground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 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 retaining wall is easily accessible to children with a drop off of 3'. 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: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety Violation: The hangings/draperies in in the I/T classroom and the 2-year-old's room and the I/T classroom were not treated with a flame retardant material. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector. Correction Required: Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's written emergency plan did not include plans for evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) 4. states: Evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children. Correction Required: Facility emergency plan must include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's written plan does not consider the age or physical/mental abilities of children in care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (B) 1. states: The age and physical and mental abilities of the children; Correction Required: Facilities emergency plan should consider all contingencies. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's written plan does not consider the types of services currently offered to children in care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (B) 2. states: The types of services offered, including whether the facility provides care for nonambulatory children or overnight care; Correction Required: Facilities emergency plan should consider all contingencies. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's lock-down procedures did not include announcement of lock-down by the director or designee. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 5. A. states: An announcement of the lockdown by the director or designee. The alert may be made using a pre-selected code word; Correction Required: Facilities emergency procedure must include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster plan did not identify the staff responsible for implementing the plan and ensuring the safety of children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) . states: At a minimum, a disaster and emergency plan shall identify the staff members responsible for implementing the plan and ensuring the safety of the children and shall include: Correction Required: Facilities disaster plan shall include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster plan did not include location of emergency supplies. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 1. states: The location of the child's attendance record and emergency information and emergency supplies; Correction Required: Facilities disaster plan shall include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster plan did not include the location of child's attendance record. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 1. states: The location of the child's attendance record and emergency information and emergency supplies; Correction Required: Facilities disaster plan shall include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the two picnic tables, in the preschool outdoor space was not in good condition as evidenced by the tables have excessive peeling paint, missing and splintering wood pieces. 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: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 2 children's files are missing instructions for emergency care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 3. states: Shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Correction Required: The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 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: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2023 |
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| 2023-10-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 25 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Leah Wilson, Vanessa Rivera, Donna O'Riordan, Randall Schneider, Ravin Addeljabber, Amanda Crawford, Emily Crawford, Breanna Eskew, Terri Huff, Kai'Lynn Humphrey, Helen Phillios, Archie Rivera, Aster Rivera, Marissa Rivera, Paula Waggener, and Melissa Williamson 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: 10/10/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no parking bollards at the front of the facility to prevent cars from making impact to the playground fencing. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The ceilings located in the extra staff bathroom in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is peeling paint in the top corner of the bathroom. 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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches in the 2-year-old play ground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 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 retaining wall is easily accessible to children with a drop off of 3'. 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 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the horizontal pole was detached and loose from the fencing in the 2-year-old playground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The floors located in the I/T unit 2A was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the large structure was removed leaving an unfinished area. 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 25-500.087 Fire Safety Violation: The hangings/draperies in in the I/T classroom and the 2-year-old's room and the I/T classroom were not treated with a flame retardant material. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector. Correction Required: Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's written emergency plan did not include plans for evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) 4. states: Evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children. Correction Required: Facility emergency plan must include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's written plan does not consider the age or physical/mental abilities of children in care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (B) 1. states: The age and physical and mental abilities of the children; Correction Required: Facilities emergency plan should consider all contingencies. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's written plan does not consider the types of services currently offered to children in care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (B) 2. states: The types of services offered, including whether the facility provides care for nonambulatory children or overnight care; Correction Required: Facilities emergency plan should consider all contingencies. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's lock-down procedures did not include announcement of lock-down by the director or designee. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 5. A. states: An announcement of the lockdown by the director or designee. The alert may be made using a pre-selected code word; Correction Required: Facilities emergency procedure must include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster plan did not identify the staff responsible for implementing the plan and ensuring the safety of children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) . states: At a minimum, a disaster and emergency plan shall identify the staff members responsible for implementing the plan and ensuring the safety of the children and shall include: Correction Required: Facilities disaster plan shall include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster plan did not include the location of child's attendance record. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 1. states: The location of the child's attendance record and emergency information and emergency supplies; Correction Required: Facilities disaster plan shall include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster plan did not include location of emergency supplies. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 1. states: The location of the child's attendance record and emergency information and emergency supplies; Correction Required: Facilities disaster plan shall include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Outdoor equipment, the two picnic tables, in the preschool outdoor space was not in good condition as evidenced by the tables have excessive peeling paint, missing and splintering wood pieces. 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 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aster Rivera 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: 10/10/2023 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 2 children's files are missing instructions for emergency care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. E. states: They have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 3. states: Shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. Correction Required: The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding. 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 2 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization. Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 10/10/2023 |
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