Abc Teeter Toddlers
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About the Provider
I have 5 sons ages 25,23,19,13,10. I have homeschooled all of my sons. I have been licensed & have provided exceptional quality childcare and preschool for over 20 years. We are Christians who attend Community Baptist Church. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-07-16 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Lisa Cooper's eligibility letter was not available for review. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request. Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by FCSR for this year's annual were not printed before they expired via email. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the home for inspection by the department upon request. Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all time. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-12-22 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by three child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpet without cot or mats. The variance was approved in 2001 for using mats that have to be non-absorbent and a sheet over the mat. The mats should be long enough for child's head or feet not rest of the floor. Lisa has a cloth individually assigned mats , that can not be used, due to them being absorbent. One child was asleep on an non-absorbent mat , but without a sheet. The mat was placed on linoleum floor that is also not complying with a condition of the variance. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A states: A cot, bed, sofa, padded playpen or crib 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/19/2025 |
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| 2025-12-01 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by three child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpet without cot or mats. The variance was approved in 2001 for using mats that have to be non-absorbent and a sheet over the mat. The mats should be long enough for child's head or feet not rest of the floor. Lisa has a cloth individually assigned mats , that can not be used, due to them being absorbent. One child was asleep on an non-absorbent mat , but without a sheet. The mat was placed on linoleum floor that is also not complying with a condition of the variance. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A states: A cot, bed, sofa, padded playpen or crib 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: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-07-07 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a door that leads to the unapproved extra bedroom doesn't lock, or don't have any door knob protecting device, or hook . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/26/2025 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large wooden branches 2-3 feet long that present possible poking, scratching, injuries hazards. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/26/2025 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by two smaller size bastketball hoop nets have mold, presenting possible allergic reaction hazards to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/26/2025 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by five child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpeted floor without mats. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A states: A cot, bed, sofa, padded playpen or crib 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: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 6/26/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Marta McMillin . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/7/2025 |
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| 2025-06-18 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Lisa Cooper and Marta McMillin within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.055 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: 6/18/2025 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by large wooden branches 2-3 feet long that present possible poking, scratching, injuries hazards. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a door that leads to the unapproved extra bedroom doesn't lock, or don't have any door knob protecting device, or hook . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by two smaller size bastketball hoop nets have mold, presenting possible allergic reaction hazards to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by five child(ren) 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the carpeted floor without mats. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A states: A cot, bed, sofa, padded playpen or crib 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: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement. Correction Required: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/18/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Marta McMillin . 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 |
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| 2024-12-02 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-07-30 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 7 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by 3 play houses had mold and a distinct moldy smell inside them. . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/25/2024 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there were a lot of spiderwebs and dead insects in all 4 playhouses ( inside and outside of the house on the roof). Spiderwebs were also on the yellow plastic tunnel and small crimber. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/25/2024 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by living room, lunch/art room, kitchen and baby room didn't had emergency play available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children. Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/25/2024 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically lunch/craft room and baby room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station. Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/29/2024 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room. Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/25/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Jonah Cooper. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . 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 child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include: Correction Required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/29/2024 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Lisa Cooper needs 1.5 hour. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 7/25/2024 |
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| 2024-06-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 8 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by 3 play houses had mold and a distinct moldy smell inside them. . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there were a lot of spiderwebs and dead insects in all 4 playhouses ( inside and outside of the house on the roof). Spiderwebs were also on the yellow plastic tunnel and small crimber. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by living room, lunch/art room, kitchen and baby room didn't had emergency play available. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children. Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically lunch/craft room and baby room. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station. Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room. Correction Required: Facility must post information as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel Violation: A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Jonah Cooper. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . 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 child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include: Correction Required: The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Lisa Cooper needs 1.5 hour. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. 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 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: Written permission was not on file for field trips. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 5 states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation. Correction Required: Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 6/24/2024 |
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| 2024-01-15 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/22/2023 |
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| 2023-12-18 | REINSPECTION | 9 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by three gates on the playground were wide open , not securely locked , allowing the children to potentially leave the playground and get to the streets on both sides of the playground. During the 12/18/2023 inspection CI observed carabines used to keep the gates closed. . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a door to a storage room was open. There is a furnace room, paint , electrical cords. During the 12/18/2023 inspection CI witnessed that the lock was installed on the storage room and the door was locked. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by two electrical cords were found on the ground by the tree, presenting possible chocking, suffocating and tripping hazards to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by an open plastic rectangular container without the lid was found on the playground. Inside the container were : used empty can , plastic bag and other trash. CI and director talked about having a trash container with a lid , so the trash is not accessible by the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by several large tree sticks were found in a different places of the playground, presenting poking and scratching hazards to a children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 blanket was observed in a crib, where a 7 month old baby was trying to take a nap. During the 12/18/23 return inspection the baby was in a pack and play getting ready for nap. No soft blankets were in the pack and play. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 E 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: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by home monitors and commercial devices were used in place of supervision while children were napping or sleeping. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program 1 (A) 5 states: Caregivers shall check on the children frequently during napping or sleeping and shall remain in close enough proximity to the children to be able to hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping. Correction Required: A caregiver shall supervise napping children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision as evidenced by a 7 month old infant was alone in pack and play. He was located behind closed door in the back of the house by the bathroom. During the 12/18/2023 return inspection CI observed the door to a room where the 7 month old was getting ready to sleep was open and propped with a door stop, to prevent older children closing the door. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program 1 (D) 1 states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Correction Required: Infants/toddlers shall receive constant care and supervision as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 12/18/2023 |
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| 2023-12-11 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 12 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by a large sharp gardening tool with many sharp edges and a sharp long metal post were located by the small yellow slide, presenting tripping, scratching, poking hazards to a children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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: 12/11/2023 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by two electrical cords were found on the ground by the tree, presenting possible chocking, suffocating and tripping hazards to the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by an open plastic rectangular container without the lid was found on the playground. Inside the container were : used empty can , plastic bag and other trash. CI and director talked about having a trash container with a lid , so the trash is not accessible by the children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by three gates on the playground were wide open , not securely locked , allowing the children to potentially leave the playground and get to the streets on both sides of the playground. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by several large tree sticks were found in a different places of the playground, presenting poking and scratching hazards to a children. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage. Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two screwdrivers. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen drawer that was unlocked. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/11/2023 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a door to a storage room was open. There is a furnace room, paint , electrical cords. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care. Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by bedding was used by more than one child without being laundered. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 1 D states: All bedding shall be clean with sheets laundered at least once a week. Once bedding has been used by a child, it shall not be used by another child until it has been laundered. Correction Required: The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 12/11/2023 5 CSR 25-400.095 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 blanket was observed in a crib, where a 7 month old baby was trying to take a nap. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 E 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: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by home monitors and commercial devices were used in place of supervision while children were napping or sleeping. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program 1 (A) 5 states: Caregivers shall check on the children frequently during napping or sleeping and shall remain in close enough proximity to the children to be able to hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping. Correction Required: A caregiver shall supervise napping children. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program Violation: Infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision as evidenced by a 7 month old infant was alone in pack and play. He was located behind closed door in the back of the house by the bathroom.. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program 1 (D) 1 states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Correction Required: Infants/toddlers shall receive constant care and supervision as required. Correction Verification: Return Inspection |
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