Westbrook Academy Child Care & Learning Center, Llc

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by a child, no longer attending the facility, was not on site for review. This child stopped attending the facility about a month prior to this request.

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

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Equate Sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on top of the cubbies in the Pre-K Room.

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

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/9/2026

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

Violation: The floors located in the Pre-K Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the threshold into the bathroom is not secured to the floor.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/9/2026

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: Lysol Disinfectant Spray . The item(s) was/were located on the half wall to the Kitchen.

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

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/9/2026

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 the bounce house stored in the Pre-K Room, not in use was wrapped/bundled up with ratchet straps exposing dangling tethers & large metal "ratchets".

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: 5/18/2026

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

Violation: The floors located in the Pre-K Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the threshold into the bathroom is not secured to the floor.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there was a water leak in the basement on the wall located on the right. The water was leaking from the gray tube with cords that came into the building & ran into the gray AT&T box mounted to the plywood.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/18/2026

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 the bounce house stored in the Pre-K Room, not in use was wrapped/bundled up with ratchet straps exposing dangling tethers & large metal "ratchets".

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 floors located in the Pre-K Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the threshold into the bathroom is not secured to the floor.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the chest freezer located in the Basement was not locked/latched.

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: 4/14/2026

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 4/14/2026

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 the chest freezer located in the Basement was not locked/latched.

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 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 1/23/2026

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the Director, Jennifer Westbrook is not on site 40 hours per week.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Correction Required: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 1/23/2026

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 9/2/2025.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 1/21/2026

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kelsea Weakley.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 1/22/2026

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jennifer Westbrook & Lee Nolden.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 1/8/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 12/29/2025

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: Samantha Murphy.

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: 12/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Jennifer Westbrook & Lee Nolden.

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: 12/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the Director, Jennifer Westbrook is not on site 40 hours per week.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Correction Required: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 9/2/2025.

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: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jennifer Westbrook & Lee Nolden.

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: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kelsea Weakley.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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 Brooke Rossfeld, Kelsea Weakley, Kaci Wells, Jennifer Westbrook, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard, Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell (As of 2/28/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Hailey Broeker & Owyn Parnell.) (As of 5/29/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard & Hailey Broeker.) (As of 6/9/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld & Hailey Broeker.) 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: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Samantha Murphy, Kelsea Weakley, Jennifer Westbrook & Lee Nolden 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

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

Violation: Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.

Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/7/2025

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: Jaime Dames and Gracie Hobbs

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: 11/19/2025

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the Director, Jennifer Westbrook is not on site 40 hours per week.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.

Correction Required: The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

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 Jennifer Westbrook & Lee Nolden.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Samantha Murphy.

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 25-500.122 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 9/2/2025.

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 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Provider was not alert to various needs of the child as evidenced by Tammy Boyer, caregiver, was observed sleeping in the classroom. One child, age 8-months-old was in a pack n play, awake and crying.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 3. states: Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger, diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall be alert to various need of the child.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by Tammy Boyer and Trinity (unknown) employee file was not on site during an inspection.

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: 8/7/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 2 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

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: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include address 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include name 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: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Jennifer Westbrook.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/19/2025

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: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 3 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: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jennifer Westbrook & Lee Nolden.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Rossfeld, Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell. As of 5/29/2025 results are needed for the following: Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker & Caydence Henke. As of 6/9/2025 results are needed for the following: Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson & Hailey Broeker.

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: 11/19/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Kelsea Weakley.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Brooke Rossfeld, Kelsea Weakley, Kaci Wells, Jennifer Westbrook, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard, Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell (As of 2/28/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Hailey Broeker & Owyn Parnell.) (As of 5/29/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard & Hailey Broeker.) (As of 6/9/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld & Hailey Broeker.) 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.

Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

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: Jaime Dames and Gracie Hobbs

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 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Provider was not alert to various needs of the child as evidenced by Tammy Boyer, caregiver, was observed sleeping in the classroom. One child, age 8-months-old was in a pack n play, awake and crying.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 3. states: Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger, diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall be alert to various need of the child.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Jennifer Westbrook.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by Tammy Boyer and Trinity (unknown) employee file was not on site during an inspection.

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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Rossfeld, Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell. As of 5/29/2025 results are needed for the following: Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker & Caydence Henke. As of 6/9/2025 results are needed for the following: Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson & Hailey Broeker.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Brooke Rossfeld, Kelsea Weakley, Kaci Wells, Jennifer Westbrook, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard, Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell (As of 2/28/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Hailey Broeker & Owyn Parnell.) (As of 5/29/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard & Hailey Broeker.) (As of 6/9/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld & Hailey Broeker.) 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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.

Correction Required: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by bedding was soiled/wet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/10/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.

Correction Required: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/10/2025

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: Jaime Dames and Gracie Hobbs

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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by Tammy Boyer and Trinity (unknown) employee file was not on site during an inspection.

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: Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Jennifer Westbrook.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Correction Required: Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Rossfeld, Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell. As of 5/29/2025 results are needed for the following: Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker & Caydence Henke. As of 6/9/2025 results are needed for the following: Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson & Hailey Broeker.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Brooke Rossfeld, Kelsea Weakley, Kaci Wells, Jennifer Westbrook, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard, Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell (As of 2/28/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Hailey Broeker & Owyn Parnell.) (As of 5/29/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard & Hailey Broeker.) (As of 6/9/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld & Hailey Broeker.) 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 concrete sidewalk is completely covered in pea gravel causing it to be slippery.

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: 6/9/2025

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 black weed barrier paper was exposed in multiple locations throughout the Playground creating a trip 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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/9/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 10 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/9/2025

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 24 children, ages 2-5 Years Old, were cared for by 3 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: 6/9/2025

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: Kelsea Weakley, Lyla Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard & Owyn Parnell. As of 5/29/2025 this is still needed for Kelsea Weakley.

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: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 6/9/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Rossfeld, Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell. As of 5/29/2025 results are needed for the following: Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker & Caydence Henke. As of 6/9/2025 results are needed for the following: Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson & Hailey Broeker.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/3/2025

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: 4/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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: 5/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Brooke Rossfeld, Kelsea Weakley, Kaci Wells, Jennifer Westbrook, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard, Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell (As of 2/28/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Hailey Broeker & Owyn Parnell.) (As of 5/29/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard & Hailey Broeker.) 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: Return Inspection

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 the Kitchen door was propped open leaving the space accessible to children.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/29/2025

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 outlets located on the Playground were not covered with outlet 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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/5/2025

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

Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 4/4/2025

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 black weed barrier paper was exposed in multiple locations throughout the Playground creating a trip 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: Return Inspection

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 concrete sidewalk is completely covered in pea gravel causing it to be slippery.

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 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 10 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

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 a bib and sound machine was in 1 child's Pack N' Play. Additionally the childs pacifier was clipped to them.

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: 5/29/2025

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: Kelsea Weakley, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell.

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: 5/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Kelsea Weakley, Thomas Westbrook, Owyn Parnell, Brooke Rossfeld & Destiny Lombard. As of 2/28/2025 the following still need a MOPD ID: Hailey Broeker, Thomas (Tom) Westbrook, Owyn Parnell & Destiny Lombard.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Brooke Rossfeld - 12 Clock Hours, Kelsea Weakley - 12 Clock Hours, Tom Westbrook - 12 Clock Hours, Destiny Lombard - 12 Clock Hours, Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours, Hailey Broeker - 12 Clock Hours & Owyn Parnell - 12 Clock Hours. As of 2/28/2025 the following is still needed: Kelsea Weakley - 8 Clock Hours, Tom Westbrook - 12 Clock Hours, Destiny Lombard - 12 Clock Hours, Hailey Broeker - 12 Clock Hours & Owyn Parnell - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Kelsea Weakley, Thomas Westbrook, Owyn Parnell, Brooke Rossfeld & Destiny Lombard (As of 2/28/2025 the following still need safe sleep: Hailey Broeker, Thomas (Tom) Westbrook, Owyn Parnell & Destiny Lombard.) 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: 5/29/2025

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation: Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 24 children, ages 2-5 Years Old, were cared for by 3 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 Lyla Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson & Owen Parnell 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: 5/29/2025

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: Kelsea Weakley, Lyla Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard & Owyn Parnell. As of 5/29/2025 this is still needed for Kelsea Weakley.

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: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Rossfeld, Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell. As of 5/29/2025 results are needed for the following: Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker & Caydence Henke.

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

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

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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 submitted.

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 annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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: 1/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Brooke Rossfeld, Kelsea Weakley, Kaci Wells, Jennifer Westbrook, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard, Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell (As of 2/28/2025 the following checks are still needed: Brooke Rossfeld, Lyla Wesbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Hailey Broeker & Owyn Parnell.) 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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets located on the Playground were not covered with outlet 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: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table 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: Kelsea Weakley, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell.

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: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Kelsea Weakley, Thomas Westbrook, Owyn Parnell, Brooke Rossfeld & Destiny Lombard. As of 2/28/2025 the following still need a MOPD ID: Hailey Broeker, Thomas (Tom) Westbrook, Owyn Parnell & Destiny Lombard.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Brooke Rossfeld - 12 Clock Hours, Kelsea Weakley - 12 Clock Hours, Tom Westbrook - 12 Clock Hours, Destiny Lombard - 12 Clock Hours, Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours, Hailey Broeker - 12 Clock Hours & Owyn Parnell - 12 Clock Hours. As of 2/28/2025 the following is still needed: Kelsea Weakley - 8 Clock Hours, Tom Westbrook - 12 Clock Hours, Destiny Lombard - 12 Clock Hours, Hailey Broeker - 12 Clock Hours & Owyn Parnell - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Kelsea Weakley, Thomas Westbrook, Owyn Parnell, Brooke Rossfeld & Destiny Lombard (As of 2/28/2025 the following still need safe sleep: Hailey Broeker, Thomas (Tom) Westbrook, Owyn Parnell & Destiny Lombard.) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Lyla Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson & Owen Parnell 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: Kelsea Weakley, Lyla Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard & Owyn Parnell.

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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily House, Liza Johnson, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed. As of 5/6/2024 results were still not on file for Liza Johnson, Summer Cox & Ryan Lee. As of 8/1/2024 results were still not on file for Liza Johnson.

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: 12/5/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Rossfeld, Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Brooke Rossfeld, Kelsea Weakley, Kaci Wells, Jennifer Westbrook, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard, Liza Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell 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 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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 Declaration was not submitted.

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 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 equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list 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 front vinyl gate was cracked at the bottom near the hinge, exposing a sharp edge.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/26/2024

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

Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table 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 2 outlets located on the Playground were not covered with outlet 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: 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: Kelsea Weakley, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell.

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: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Kelsea Weakley, Thomas Westbrook, Owyn Parnell, Brooke Rossfeld & Destiny Lombard.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Brooke Rossfeld - 12 Clock Hours, Kelsea Weakley - 12 Clock Hours, Tom Westbrook - 12 Clock Hours, Destiny Lombard - 12 Clock Hours, Marissa Johnson - 12 Clock Hours, Hailey Broeker - 12 Clock Hours & Owyn Parnell - 12 Clock Hours.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Kelsea Weakley, Thomas Westbrook, Owyn Parnell, Brooke Rossfeld & Destiny Lombard did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Lyla Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson & Owen Parnell 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: Kelsea Weakley, Lyla Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Destiny Lombard & Owyn Parnell.

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 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when when accidents or injuries had occured to children as the Accident Report Forms were not filled out with that information indicating it had been done.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.

Correction Required: The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/26/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily House, Liza Johnson, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed. As of 5/6/2024 results were still not on file for Liza Johnson, Summer Cox & Ryan Lee. As of 8/1/2024 results were still not on file for Liza Johnson.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Rossfeld, Kaci Wells, Lyla Westbrook, Tom Westbrook, Destiny Lombard, Marissa Johnson, Hailey Broeker, Alivia Gourley, Caydence Henke & Owyn Parnell.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily House, Liza Johnson, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed. As of 5/6/2024 results were still not on file for Liza Johnson, Summer Cox & Ryan Lee. As of 8/1/2024 results were still not on file for Liza Johnson.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alyssa Bennett, Alyssa Cantrell, Emily House, Liza Johnson, Tiffany Morehouse, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee (As of 2/29/2024 Alyssa Bennett, Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed.) 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: 5/6/2024

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 an electrical plate was missing in that the plates for the light switch & the outlet were not installed in the I/T Bathroom.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/22/2024

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: Sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on the shelf near the Playground Door in the Lower Preschool Room.

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

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 5/6/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the back Preschool Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard on the "landing area" is missing, exposing bare drywall paper.

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: 3/22/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard under the handwashing sink is missing, exposing bare drywall paper.

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: 3/22/2024

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall mud is exposed above the cubbies to the top right.

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: 3/22/2024

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

Violation: The ceilings located in the I/T Bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a hole around the Exhaust Vent & drywall mud is exposed.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/22/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by the caregivers in the I/T Unit did not know the ages of the children in their care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/22/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Emily House, Liza Johnson, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed.

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: 3/22/2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Emily House & Summer Cox (As of 2/29/2024 Emily House is no longer employed.) 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: 5/6/2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Emily House, Summer Cox & Alexandria Wright. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed.

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: 5/6/2024

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 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: 5/6/2024

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 5/6/2024

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include name, address and 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: 5/6/2024

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily House, Liza Johnson, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed. As of 5/6/2024 results were still not on file for Liza Johnson, Summer Cox & Ryan Lee.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alyssa Bennett, Alyssa Cantrell, Emily House, Liza Johnson, Tiffany Morehouse, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee (As of 2/29/2024 Alyssa Bennett, Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed.) 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 ceilings located in the I/T Bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a hole around the Exhaust Vent & drywall mud is exposed.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall mud is exposed above the cubbies to the top right.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard under the handwashing sink is missing, exposing bare drywall paper.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The walls located in the back Preschool Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard on the "landing area" is missing, exposing bare drywall paper.

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 protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that the plates for the light switch & the outlet were not installed in the I/T Bathroom.

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: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Liza Johnson, Summer Cox & Alexandria Wright 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: 2/29/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Alyssa Bennett - .5 Clock Hour.

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: 2/29/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Summer Cox & Alexandria Wright.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/29/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Emily House, Liza Johnson, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed.

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: A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by the caregivers in the I/T Unit did not know the ages of the children in their care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Emily House & Summer Cox (As of 2/29/2024 Emily House is no longer employed.) 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: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the Medical Provider failed to mark whether or not the patient was in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for Alexandria Wright.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/29/2024

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Emily House, Summer Cox & Alexandria Wright. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed.

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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 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 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: 1 child(ren) records did not include name, address and 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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily House, Liza Johnson, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee. As of 2/29/2024 Emily House & Alexandria Wright are no longer employed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alyssa Bennett, Alyssa Cantrell, Emily House, Liza Johnson, Tiffany Morehouse, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the interior door into the I/T Unit does not completely close.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/17/2023

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 an electrical plate was missing in that the plates for the light switch & the outlet were not installed in the I/T Bathroom.

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: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The ceilings located in the I/T Bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a hole around the Exhaust Vent & drywall mud is exposed.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the I/T Unit, specifically the ceiling fans & vents.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/17/2023

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by bare drywall mud is exposed above the cubbies to the top right.

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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash (plastic wrappers) was scattered about the playground along the fence.

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

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

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/14/2023

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

Violation: The walls located in the back Preschool Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard on the "landing area" is missing, exposing bare drywall paper.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

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

Violation: The walls located in the I/T Unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard under the handwashing sink is missing, exposing bare drywall paper.

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 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/14/2023

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 black tarp paper/weed barrier was exposed in many areas (6) causing a trip 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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 11/14/2023

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Back Preschool Room, specifically in the computer area.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/14/2023

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Front Preschool Room, specifically the ceiling fans & vents.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/17/2023

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

Violation: There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Back Preschool Room, specifically the ceiling fans & vents.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/17/2023

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 11/14/2023

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by the caregivers in the I/T Unit did not know the ages of the children in their care.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

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: Emily House, Liza Johnson, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee.

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: A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Summer Cox & Alexandria Wright.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

Correction Required: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Alyssa Bennett - .5 Clock Hour.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Liza Johnson, Summer Cox & Alexandria Wright did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Emily House & Summer Cox 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: Emily House, Summer Cox & Alexandria Wright.

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

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the Medical Provider failed to mark whether or not the patient was in good physical & emotional health & free of contagious disease for Alexandria Wright.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 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: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: 1 child(ren) records did not include name, address and 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 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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for JW, LN, AB, AC, SL, MM, HM & TM. As of 5/23/2023 results were not on file for Samantha (Limpert) Murphy.

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: 11/14/2023

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily House, Liza Johnson, Lee Nolden, Jennifer Westbrook, Summer Cox, Alexandria Wright & Ryan Lee.

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