Bare Essentials Home Care, Inc.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (7) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 12, 2026

Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by facility staff were not able to access records during inspection per staff member Marsha Martin Ambercrombie.

Required correction: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 12, 2026

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 12, 2026

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: B.S. needs 1 more clock hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (10) · Records and Reports · Correction due May 12, 2026

Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by facility staff were not able to access records during inspection per staff member Marsha Martin Ambercrombie.

Required correction: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Vicki Taylor.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 6, 2026

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 29, 2025

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due December 30, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. (expired 04/14/2025).

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

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)4.

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.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 23, 2025

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 23, 2025

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 4, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.B. who's safe sleep training expired March 24, 2025 per the MOPD training report.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.H. (expired 04/14/2025).

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 4, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.J. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff B.B. who's safe sleep training expired March 24, 2025 per the MOPD training report.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements

The equipment list was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (D) · Annual Requirements

The staff sheet was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 6, 2025

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for D.J. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 1, 2024

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 14, 2024

The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due May 28, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 12, 2024

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches where the bottom of the fencing was able to be lifted away from the ground enough that a child could crawl through along the side of the fence facing the street.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 12, 2024

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6+ inches where the fencing had become damaged along the bottom of the fence on the side facing the street.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due July 10, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.K.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements

The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 6+ inches where the fencing had become damaged along the bottom of the fence on the side facing the street.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 6+ inches where the bottom of the fencing was able to be lifted away from the ground enough that a child could crawl through along the side of the fence facing the street.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff M.K.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by bollards are not present where vehicles can make contact with the children's playground at the front of the building.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due January 16, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due January 16, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 16, 2024

The floors located in the prek classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by four floor vents were observed to have dirt and dust.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 16, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris such as leaf piles and trash such as candy wrappers was observed on the playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due January 16, 2024

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 18, 2023

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 18, 2023

The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by yard debris such as leaf piles and trash such as candy wrappers was observed on the playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in the prek classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by four floor vents were observed to have dirt and dust.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due December 18, 2023

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due December 18, 2023

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 14, 2023

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: W.E. (needs 2 hours), T.G. (needs 2.5 hours), R.M. ( needs 3 hours), A.S. (needs 6 hours) and LaTonya Wallace (needs12 hours).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A)

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.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda(s) shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.222(1)

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.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda(s) shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer displayed by the state

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the sink in the back left classroom had damaged porcelain with sharp edges and chipping pieces.

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · No longer displayed by the state

The walls located on the blue wall of the 1-2 year old classroom near the closet door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · No longer displayed by the state

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: W.E. (needs 2 hours), T.G. (needs 2.5 hours), R.M. ( needs 3 hours), A.S. (needs 6 hours) and LaTonya Wallace (needs12 hours).

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