We Care For Wee Folks Methodist Church Daycare

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

Violation: Equipment in the outdoor play area, the red scooter, was not in good condition as evidenced by no handle bars.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (G) states: Outdoor equipment shall be safely constructed, in good condition, and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be anchored securely.

Correction Required: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/9/2026

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility's admitting procedure did not include an emergency medical care plan.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 1 states: The facility director shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care that includes a plan for caring for the child if s/he becomes ill or needs emergency medical treatment. The director shall maintain an individual file on each child in order to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. The director shall have a plan for any child with special health needs, identified through a physical assessment by a licensed physician or an advance practice nurse, to ensure that those needs are met during care.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an admitting procedure for each child in care which includes a plan for ill children, emergency medical care, and special health needs.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/5/2025

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/5/2025

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

Correction Required: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/5/2025

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/20/2024

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Violation: Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.

Rule Reference: RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of elementary and secondary education or the department's designee, including officials of the department of health and senior services, or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.

Correction Required: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation