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5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 16, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: C.B. The item(s) was/were located in hallway by the basement stairs.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 16, 2026

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.

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

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 was not in good condition in that fencing has been removed to be replaced. Orange construction fencing has been put up but has holes and is not at 42 inch some places.

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

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 fence and fence pipe is located on one playground. It is not currently being used. They are sharing the other playgrounds.

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 July 16, 2026

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by mattress/pad was not firm in that The fitted sheet that was used was not sized correctly causing the corners to curl.

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 March 5, 2026

The walls located in Pre-K room and 3-4 year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by drywall is unfinished for a section of the room.

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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 21, 2026

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.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due January 15, 2026

Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

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

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

The walls located in Pre-K room and 3-4 year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by drywall is unfinished for a section of the room.

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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (3) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due January 15, 2026

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 January 15, 2026

1 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 2025

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.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 17, 2025

Furniture/equipment, carpet, in Preschool room was unsafe as evidenced by edges curling and creases in carpet causing a tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 17, 2025

Furniture/equipment, table, in 3's room was not in good condition as evidenced by top cover was peeled off in a couple of areas leaving unfinished wood.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 16, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor-diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in the bathroom of 2's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 16, 2025

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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

Furniture/equipment, table, in 3's room was not in good condition as evidenced by top cover was peeled off in a couple of areas leaving unfinished wood.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, carpet, in Preschool room was unsafe as evidenced by edges curling and creases in carpet causing a tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 15, 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 25-500.052 (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 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 27, 2025

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 outdoor play area was not fenced.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due January 15, 2025

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

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 January 15, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.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 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due January 15, 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: A.J.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) 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) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 14, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol and other cleaners. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the Infant 2 room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.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 25-500.122 · 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: A.J.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 27, 2024

Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that two infant classrooms had insufficient lighting during naptime.

Required correction: Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)2.

Expectations for a child's behavior shall be appropriate for the developmental level of that child.

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 25-500.182(1)(C)3.

Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

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 25-500.182(1)(C)5.

Brief, supervised separation from the group may be used based on a guideline of one (1) minute of separation for each year of the child's age.

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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due June 5, 2024

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due June 5, 2024

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

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

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7.

Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

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 25-500.182(1)(C)9.

Punishment or threat of punishment shall not be associated with food, rest, or toilet training.

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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by no approved director.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I · Correction due April 19, 2024

An infant was observed sleeping in a/an on a mat on the floor.

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due April 19, 2024

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: K.B. 1 hour, S.C. 4 hours, K.C. 1 hour, M.D. 2 hours, L.E. 2 hours, H.H. 12 hours, M.K. 1 hour, L.S. 12 hours, L.V. 4 hours.

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

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

An infant was observed sleeping in a/an on a mat on the floor.

Required correction: Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G · Correction due April 11, 2024

Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a child in the Infant 2 classroom under 12 months of age was in the crib with a blanket.

Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: K.B. 1 hour, S.C. 4 hours, K.C. 1 hour, M.D. 2 hours, L.E. 2 hours, H.H. 12 hours, M.K. 1 hour, L.S. 12 hours, L.V. 4 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due March 20, 2024

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 31, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due April 9, 2024

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 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G

Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a child in the Infant 2 classroom under 12 months of age was in the crib with a blanket.

Required correction: Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (C) 2. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 9, 2024

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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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: K.B. 1 hour, S.C. 4 hours, K.C. 1 hour, M.D. 2 hours, L.E. 2 hours, H.H. 12 hours, M.K. 1 hour, L.S. 12 hours, L.V. 4 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due January 25, 2024

H.H., Keaton O'Neal, and S.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 11, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for F.H., H.H., S.S., M.W., and S.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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due March 6, 2024

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were Child A.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

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

The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 4, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse and bags. The item(s) was/were located in the Preschool 1 room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 4, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: F.C., Lysol, and D.C. The item(s) was/were located under cabinet unlocked in the Infant 1 room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

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: K.B. 1 hour, S.C. 4 hours, K.C. 1 hour, M.D. 2 hours, L.E. 2 hours, H.H. 12 hours, M.K. 1 hour, L.S. 12 hours, L.V. 4 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

H.H., Keaton O'Neal, and S.S. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for F.H., H.H., S.S., M.W., and S.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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were Child A.

Required correction: Child medical requirements 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 September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The floors located in Pre K was/were not in good condition as evidenced by broken and cracking tile.

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 September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The walls located in 2-3 room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint under bulletin board in circle time and by the large blocks.

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 September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by Pole with gate in toddler playground has chipped paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by grass and weeds growing on Toddler playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

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.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by red cushion on bench on Prek has torn in small spots at the front of it.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by fraying carpet under train table in 2-3 year old classroom.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

Outdoor equipment, four seat bouncer, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusted spot on top of center pole.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

Outdoor equipment, little tykes car, in in toddler playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by door has come off leaving sharp edges where hinge for door used to be.

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