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5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 11, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due February 11, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children , ages 3-4, 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 February 11, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 8-2 year olds and 1-3 year 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 30, 2026

The walls located in the 2 year olds room in the middle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim coming off/hanging off the wall by the bathroom.

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 January 30, 2026

The walls located in the back room on the left (3-4 year olds) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint underneath the whiteboard on the far right wall.

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

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children , ages 3-4, 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 9 children , ages 8-2 year olds and 1-3 year 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) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the lower half was hanging off the wall creating a hole showing the wires behind it.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets 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 the back room on the left (3-4 year olds) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint underneath the whiteboard on the far right wall.

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 year olds room in the middle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by trim coming off/hanging off the wall by the bathroom.

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

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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children , ages 1 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

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 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 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 30, 2025

Outdoor equipment, the green flooring leading up to the big play structure, in the big kid playground was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the plastic that causes sharp points and a hole.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due September 30, 2025

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 11.50 hours, and J.T. needs 3 hours.

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

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

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

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 September 30, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.H. 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 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 11, 2025

Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the lights were off and it was insufficient to see the infants in the cribs. Discussed keeping the lights on or putting lamps in the room to supply light.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. · Correction due August 11, 2025

Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.

Required correction: Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

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

Outdoor equipment, the green flooring leading up to the big play structure, in the big kid playground was not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the plastic that causes sharp points and a hole.

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

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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 11.50 hours, and J.T. needs 3 hours.

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

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

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

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 M.H. 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 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 6, 2024

Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 6, 2024

Outdoor equipment, tan play house, in the younger playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by having approx. 3 holes in the play structure that creates sharp edges.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 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: L.B. needs 7 hours, S.D. needs 6 hours, K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 5 hours, T.L. needs 6 hours, A.R. needs 3, C.R. needs 3, and J.T. needs 7 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (D) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due November 6, 2024

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Paige Woolf and Kierstin LaRue medical forms did not state they were eligible to work in child care.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due November 6, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., T.L., D.L., and M.H.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by the light was not working.

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

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

Outdoor equipment, tan play house, in the younger playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by having approx. 3 holes in the play structure that creates sharp edges.

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

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: L.B. needs 7 hours, S.D. needs 6 hours, K.H. needs 12 hours, K.L. needs 5 hours, T.L. needs 6 hours, A.R. needs 3, C.R. needs 3, and J.T. needs 7 hours.

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

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

Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Paige Woolf and Kierstin LaRue medical forms did not state they were eligible to work in child care.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for L.B., T.L., D.L., and M.H.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 23, 2023

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 04/03/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · No longer displayed by the state

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 04/03/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (8) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 15, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: C.R.

Required correction: The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 30, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 1 outlet was exposed in the red room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 30, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bathroom cleaner, bleach wipes and chemicals. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · No longer displayed by the state

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 04/03/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (8) · Records and Reports · No longer displayed by the state

A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: C.R.

Required correction: The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).