Count on Me Academy, LLC

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 1, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach, toilet cleaner, and a febreeze can. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom that is located in a childrens classroom. If they want to keep those types of items it in the bathroom, the door needs to be locked from the outside so no children can enter. The items were taken out of the bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.132 3. · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. · Correction due June 1, 2026

The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.

Required correction: The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A)

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.

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.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(G)

The acceptable food components and serving sizes for meals and snacks are outlined in the following chart for each age group. Menus and amounts served shall be based on this chart.

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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 28, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.S. 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 (V) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due November 25, 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 · Correction due November 21, 2025

The walls located on the door leading outside in the Ocean 1 room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the metal at the bottom of the door has broken off and created a sharp edge.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 20, 2025

Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.

Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.S. 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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due November 20, 2025

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: E.B.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 20, 2025

1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 21, 2025

2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 20, 2025

1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.

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

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

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 on the door leading outside in the Ocean 1 room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the metal at the bottom of the door has broken off and created a sharp edge.

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

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

Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.

Required correction: Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for E.B., S.D. and B.S. 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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

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: E.B.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (C) · Records and Reports

1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports

1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (D) · Records and Reports

2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 13, 2024

The walls located in the 2's rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes in the walls as they are repainting the entire inside of the building.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 27, 2025

The floors located in the far back left room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim along the walls were missing as they are replacing flooring throughout the entire building.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due December 13, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the floor mats toddlers crawl on in the front infant/toddler room was dirty and stained.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 15, 2024

2 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 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due November 15, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Paula Schmedding.

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

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

The floors located in the far back left room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim along the walls were missing as they are replacing flooring throughout the entire building.

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

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

The walls located in the 2's rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes in the walls as they are repainting the entire inside of the building.

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

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

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the floor mats toddlers crawl on in the front infant/toddler room was dirty and stained.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 15, 2024

1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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

2 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 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Paula Schmedding.

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

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1.

Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

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 shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3.

Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

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 shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 10, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: laundry detergent, mop soap and floor disinfectant . The item(s) was/were located the laundry room which had a broken lock on the door and could not be locked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 10, 2024

The floors located outside the furnace room was/were not clean as evidenced by orange "rust" looking on the floor.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 5. · Personnel · Correction due May 10, 2024

In the absence of the director, there was no responsible individual designated to be in charge of the facility.

Required correction: The facility shall designate someone in charge in the absence of the director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due May 10, 2024

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due May 10, 2024

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children , ages 2 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: laundry detergent, mop soap and floor disinfectant . The item(s) was/were located the laundry room which had a broken lock on the door and could not be locked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The floors located outside the furnace room was/were not clean as evidenced by orange "rust" looking on the floor.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 7, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: knives and cooking machines in the kitchen and lotion and spray perfume in the bathroom. The item(s) was/were located the kitchen door was open in a room used for child care and the lotion and perfume was in the tundra room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 5. · Personnel

In the absence of the director, there was no responsible individual designated to be in charge of the facility.

Required correction: The facility shall designate someone in charge in the absence of the director/group home provider.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children , ages 2 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children , ages 3 years old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 16, 2023

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.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 16, 2023

Outdoor equipment, orange work cone, in the big playground covering up a tripping hazard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the cone top and side had a hole in it resulting in sharp points.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due November 16, 2023

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

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 November 16, 2023

1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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) (C) · Records and Reports · Correction due November 16, 2023

2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due December 22, 2023

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 16, 2023

There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Forest room on both of the drinking fountains. It also had rust in both of the drinking fountains.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

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

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due November 14, 2023

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for S.E. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Forest room on both of the drinking fountains. It also had rust in both of the drinking fountains.

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety

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.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, orange work cone, in the big playground covering up a tripping hazard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the cone top and side had a hole in it resulting in sharp points.

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: I.F.

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) (C) · Records and Reports

2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 14, 2023

Criminal background check results were not on file for D.L.

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