Tri-county R-vii School District

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The passage to an exit located in the infant area was not clear as evidenced by There is a large extra refrigerator blocking the I/T restroom door making it impossible to get access to the restroom for the children in I/T area..

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/10/2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were June 1 2025.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/10/2026

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The passage to an exit located in the infant area was not clear as evidenced by There is a large extra refrigerator blocking the I/T restroom door making it impossible to get access to the restroom for the children in I/T area..

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were June 1 2025.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/3/2025

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 outdoor play area was not fenced.

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: 2/3/2025

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: 7/31/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Medication was not stored in a locked container.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container.

Correction Required: Medication shall be inaccessible to children and handled as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/6/2024

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: Medication was not stored out of children's reach.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container.

Correction Required: Medication shall be inaccessible to children and handled as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/6/2024

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: An infant was observed sleeping in a/an infant swing with a blanket wrapped around the child. Child was under the age of 12 months..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was placed under the fitted sheet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by mattress cover was not tight fitting.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. F. states: Soft materials or objects such as pillows, quilts, comforters, or sheepskins, even if covered by a sheet, shall not be placed under a sleeping infant. If a mattress cover to protect against wetness is used, it shall be tightly fitting and thin.

Correction Required: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/12/2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: An infant was observed sleeping in a/an infant swing with a blanket wrapped around the child. Child was under the age of 12 months..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by blankets or other soft or loose bedding was placed under the fitted sheet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. H states: Blankets or other soft or loose bedding shall not be hung on the sides of cribs or put under the fitted sheet. Only sleep clothing that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face may be used during sleep or nap time.

Correction Required: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by mattress cover was not tight fitting.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. F. states: Soft materials or objects such as pillows, quilts, comforters, or sheepskins, even if covered by a sheet, shall not be placed under a sleeping infant. If a mattress cover to protect against wetness is used, it shall be tightly fitting and thin.

Correction Required: Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation