Cotton Candy Daycare Center

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (B) · Fire Safety · Correction due January 13, 2026

The hangings/draperies in the infant toddler room were hanging over an exit door.

Required correction: Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (F) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 29, 2025

Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.

Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 21, 2025

The walls located in the infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the light blue and dark blue wall ground on the back wall near the changing table and the orange wall on the left side of the room across from the cribs.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 21, 2025

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.C. and L.G. D.L.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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

Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the safety gate was not physically secured.

Required correction: Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due August 19, 2025

The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

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

The walls located in the infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the light blue and dark blue wall ground on the back wall near the changing table and the orange wall on the left side of the room across from the cribs.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: B.C. and L.G. D.L.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 10, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: 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.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 10, 2024

Furniture/equipment, table, in the infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by the top peeling off around the edges causing sharp edges and able to rip off.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due September 10, 2024

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

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due September 10, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.M. and N.D.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: 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.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, table, in the infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by the top peeling off around the edges causing sharp edges and able to rip off.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 20, 2024

Outdoor equipment, broken play toys and pieces, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by being broken and having broken plastic pieces on the ground where kids can play and step or fall on.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

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

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024

2 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024

1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.M. and N.D.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due February 14, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 27, 2023

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 27, 2023

Furniture/equipment, red rug, in the older children area was unsafe as evidenced by rug curling up on 1 side causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due September 27, 2023

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for C.R. and G.R. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: 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.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due September 27, 2023

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

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.