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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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| 2026-07-23 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s); Correction Required: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/21/2026 |
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| 2026-07-16 | REINSPECTION | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: Evidence of local zoning approval was not received. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 20 items in this category. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books. Correction Required: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Tanisha Burton, Teresa Carter, Brenda Dickhans, Shulika Hicks, Kyra Johnson, Jacquelyn Lee, Lea Oker, Mackenzie Pensel, Hannah Mungamuri, and Krystal Raiford Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Veronica Vasquez needs 5 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Teresa Carter and Kyra Johnson as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source. 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: 7/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with 51 children in attendance. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer. Correction Required: A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 7/16/2026 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s); Correction Required: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2026-07-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 11 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: Evidence of local zoning approval was not received. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable. Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 7/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Furniture/equipment, two trashcans, in classroom A's bathroom was not in good condition as evidenced by both trash cans had multiple rust marks on them. 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 7/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by there was a bib located inside of a crib with a sleeping 4-month-old. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items. Correction Required: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 7/9/2026 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 20 items in this category. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books. Correction Required: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Tanisha Burton, Teresa Carter, Brenda Dickhans, Shulika Hicks, Kyra Johnson, Jacquelyn Lee, Lea Oker, Mackenzie Pensel, Hannah Mungamuri, and Krystal Raiford Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Veronica Vasquez needs 5 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Teresa Carter and Kyra Johnson as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source. 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 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with 51 children in attendance. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer. Correction Required: A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer. Correction Verification: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s); Correction Required: Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program Violation: A pacifier was observed attached to an infant’s clothing while the infant was sleeping. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. F. states: Pacifiers, if used, shall not be hung around the infant’s neck. Pacifier mechanisms or pacifiers that attach to infant clothing shall not be used with sleeping infants. Correction Required: Pacifiers shall not be hung around an infant’s neck or attached to clothing while the infant is sleeping. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 7/9/2026 |
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| 2026-01-06 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 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: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by there were 2 storage rooms located in the basement that were unlocked and partially opened. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 1/6/2026 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2-year-old classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 1/6/2026 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: bleach and fabolous . The item(s) was/were located underneath an unlocked cabinet in the 2-year-old classroom. 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: 1/6/2026 |
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| 2025-09-03 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 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 10/8/24, 8/13/24, and 8/27/24. 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: 9/2/2025 |
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| 2025-07-28 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 4 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 protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the infant classroom had a missing cover near the front of the classroom. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 7/28/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Angenic Oliver, and Indanjah Sutton Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include-- Correction Required: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 7/28/2025 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 10/8/24, 8/13/24, and 8/27/24. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Correction Required: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 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: 7/28/2025 |
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| 2025-02-25 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 11 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one of the electrical wires was broken off the side of the building and was laying across the playground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/22/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by on the lower-level there was a large supply-storage room that was not locked, as well as one closet within the Therapy Space in Classroom F that contained utility equipment . Both spaces were easily accessible to children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/25/2025 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: 2/22/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's emergency procedure plan did not include isolation of a fire. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 4. D. states: Isolation of a fire, including confinement by closing doors to the fire area; Correction Required: Facilities emergency procedure must include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/22/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's emergency procedure plan did not include system of parental notification and re-unification. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 4. H. states: System of contact for parents of children and notification of parents of the plan to assist in re-unification; Correction Required: Facilities emergency procedure must include required components. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/22/2025 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 Therapy Space located in Classroom F did not have a emergency plan available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children; Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/25/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/25/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility’s name and phone number of the owner’s principal place of business was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. C. states: When a facility operates at more than one (1) site, the name and telephone number of the facility's principal place of business; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/25/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. states: When a facility occupies space it does not own, the name and telephone number of the owner of the building or the building manager; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/25/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/25/2025 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/25/2025 |
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| 2025-01-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 15 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by on the lower-level there was a large supply-storage room that was not locked, as well as one closet within the Therapy Space in Classroom F that contained utility equipment . Both spaces were easily accessible to children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. 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 there were two outlets without protective coverings in Classroom F and Classroom D. 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: 1/24/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of bleach, vinegar, disinfectant wipes and a bulk supply of hand-soap. The item(s) was/were located in the Therapy Space located in Classroom F. 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: 1/24/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: There was evidence of rodents/droppings in near the front entrance door in the facility's lobby. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests. Correction Required: The facility shall be clean and pest free. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 1/24/2025 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 one of the electrical wires was broken off the side of the building and was laying across the playground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: an adult purse containing personal items. The item(s) was/were located on a low-hanging hook within the children's bathroom in Classroom D. 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: 1/24/2025 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 emergency procedure plan did not include isolation of a fire. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 4. D. states: Isolation of a fire, including confinement by closing doors to the fire area; 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 emergency procedure plan did not include system of parental notification and re-unification. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 4. H. states: System of contact for parents of children and notification of parents of the plan to assist in re-unification; 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 and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the Therapy Space located in Classroom F did not have a emergency plan available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children; Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility’s name and phone number of the owner’s principal place of business was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. C. states: When a facility operates at more than one (1) site, the name and telephone number of the facility's principal place of business; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. states: When a facility occupies space it does not own, the name and telephone number of the owner of the building or the building manager; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children; Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-08-05 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 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: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the doors of the utility room on the lower-level were not shut all the way. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three outlets did not have a protective cover on the lower-level. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/5/2024 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: Hand Sanitizer and Soap. The item(s) was/were located underneath the changing table in Classroom F. 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: 8/5/2024 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 floor 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: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet did not have a protective cover on the upper-level, Classroom E. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children. Correction Required: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment. Correction Required: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/5/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Marie Louise Lohier and Destiny Woods. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department. Correction Required: Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 8/5/2024 |
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