Mini Campus Preschool and Childcare Center

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 7, 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 24, 2026

The ceilings located back bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover was hanging down and not connected to the ceiling properly.

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due June 24, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care · Correction due June 18, 2026

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due June 24, 2026

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Aisha Washington.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 2026

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that no cover was present.

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 ceilings located back bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by vent cover was hanging down and not connected to the ceiling properly.

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 June 17, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by 2 paint containers were present along with miscellaneous construction materials.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 5. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 17, 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 no resilient material was present.

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

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 · Correction due June 17, 2026

Furniture/equipment, carpet, in 2/3 year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by ripped.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 A.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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Aisha Washington.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (B) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 15, 2026

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due May 28, 2026

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 May 28, 2026

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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due April 15, 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) (B) · Annual Requirements

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

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.

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 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due April 27, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.Y.

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 25-500.192 (4) (D) · Health Care

Facility did not submit the 2026 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.

Required correction: Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due April 21, 2026

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rukhaiya Washington, Marilyn Hones, Hawwa Ahmed, Zainab Ahmed, Rhadasha Dean, and Sadiya Yunusa.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 5, 2026

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

The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 24, 2026

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by visible damage to the roof overhang over the front entrance was observed. Overhang had broken exposing the inside of the roof overhang structure and was waterlogged from the morning rain.

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

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.

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 March 24, 2026

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: M.S. needs 9.5 hours and Aisha Washington needs 9.75 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due March 23, 2026

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due March 24, 2026

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Z.A. (expired 4/6/2025), H.A. (expired 4/6/2025) and Marilyn Jones (expired 4/6/2025).

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff S.Y.

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 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due March 24, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seven children , ages 6 months to 23 months old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rukhaiya Washington, Marilyn Hones, Hawwa Ahmed, Zainab Ahmed, Rhadasha Dean, and Sadiya Yunusa.

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

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

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

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by visible damage to the roof overhang over the front entrance was observed. Overhang had broken exposing the inside of the roof overhang structure and was waterlogged from the morning rain.

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

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.

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

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: M.S. needs 9.5 hours and Aisha Washington needs 9.75 hours.

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

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Z.A. (expired 4/6/2025), H.A. (expired 4/6/2025) and Marilyn Jones (expired 4/6/2025).

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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seven children , ages 6 months to 23 months old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rukhaiya Washington, Marilyn Hones, Hawwa Ahmed, Zainab Ahmed, Rhadasha Dean, and Sadiya Yunusa.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 5, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.W., H.A., M.J., A.W., Z.A., H.A., M.S., Z.O., A.M., R.D. and S.Y. 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 25-500.052 (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) (A) · Annual Requirements

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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

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

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 January 5, 2026

The equipment list was not submitted.

Required correction: The facility shall submit an equipment list 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 visible damage to the roof overhang over the front entrance was observed. Overhang had broken exposing the inside of the roof overhang structure and was waterlogged from the morning rain.

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

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.

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 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due January 5, 2026

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: R.W., H.A., Z.A., H.A., M.S., Z.O., R.D., A.M. and S.Y.

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 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due January 5, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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: M.S. needs 9.5 hours and Aisha Washington needs 9.75 hours.

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

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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6. · Personnel · Correction due January 5, 2026

The department did not receive notification of a director change.

Required correction: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Z.A. (expired 4/6/2025), H.A. (expired 4/6/2025) and Marilyn Jones (expired 4/6/2025).

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 January 5, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.D. 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 5, 2026

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: R.D. .

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rukhaiya Washington, Marilyn Hones, Hawwa Ahmed, Zainab Ahmed, Rhadasha Dean, and Sadiya Yunusa.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 5, 2026

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

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

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

The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.

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 violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.W., H.A., M.J., A.W., Z.A., H.A., M.S., Z.O., A.M., R.D. and S.Y. 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 (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.

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 · 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: R.W., H.A., Z.A., H.A., M.S., Z.O., R.D., A.M. and S.Y.

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 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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: M.S. needs 9.5 hours and Aisha Washington needs 9.75 hours.

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

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 25-500.102 (2) (A) 6. · Personnel

The department did not receive notification of a director change.

Required correction: The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Z.A. (expired 4/6/2025), H.A. (expired 4/6/2025) and Marilyn Jones (expired 4/6/2025).

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.D. 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: R.D. .

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rukhaiya Washington, Marilyn Hones, Hawwa Ahmed, Zainab Ahmed, Rhadasha Dean, and Sadiya Yunusa.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for R.W., H.A., M.J., A.W., Z.A., H.A., M.S., Z.O., A.M., R.D. and S.Y. 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 (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 · 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: R.W., H.A., Z.A., H.A., M.S., Z.O., R.D., A.M. and S.Y.

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 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: A.M.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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: M.S. needs 9.5 hours and Aisha Washington needs 9.75 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 Z.A. (expired 4/6/2025), H.A. (expired 4/6/2025) and Marilyn Jones (expired 4/6/2025).

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 25-500.102 (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.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.D. 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: R.D. .

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Rukhaiya Washington, Marilyn Hones, Hawwa Ahmed, Zainab Ahmed, Rhadasha Dean, and Sadiya Yunusa.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 11, 2025

The smoke detector outside of the 2 year old classroom was alerting to a low battery and the electronic display listed a low battery.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (12) (D) · Fire Safety

The smoke detector outside of the 2 year old classroom was alerting to a low battery and the electronic display listed a low battery.

Required correction: Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 24, 2025

The floors located outside the infant classroom next to the reception area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by floor tiles were broken, cracked and observed to be lifting lightly when walked near.

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 · Correction due January 24, 2025

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: A.H. (needs .5 hours), B.B., Rakiya (needs 3 hours), S.M. (needs 7.5 hours), W.A. (needs 3.75), Washington and Amina (needs 12 hours).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due January 24, 2025

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

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 25-500.087 (2) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due December 9, 2024

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the school age classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

The floors located outside the infant classroom next to the reception area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by floor tiles were broken, cracked and observed to be lifting lightly when walked near.

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 December 9, 2024

The ceilings located outside the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a ceiling tile was observed to have water damage with multiple shades of staining.

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 December 9, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall weeds were observed throughout the playground.

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

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the 2 year old classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the infant/toddler classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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: A.H. (needs .5 hours), B.B., Rakiya (needs 3 hours), S.M. (needs 7.5 hours), W.A. (needs 3.75), Washington and Amina (needs 12 hours).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due December 9, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.H., B.B., Rakiya and Kimberly Jones.

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 H.L.

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 25-500.087 (2) (D) · Fire Safety

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the infant/toddler classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

The ceilings located outside the prek classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a ceiling tile was observed to have water damage with multiple shades of staining.

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 tall weeds were observed throughout 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 outside the infant classroom next to the reception area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by floor tiles were broken, cracked and observed to be lifting lightly when walked near.

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

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the school age classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the 2 year old classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

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

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation 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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: A.H. (needs .5 hours), B.B., Rakiya (needs 3 hours), S.M. (needs 7.5 hours), W.A. (needs 3.75), Washington and Amina (needs 12 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 A.H., B.B., Rakiya and Kimberly Jones.

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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 11, 2024

The walls located in the prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint was observed at the bottom of the classroom door exposing damaged wood.

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 October 11, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plant growth was observed on the fence on all playgrounds.

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

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall weeds were observed throughout the playground.

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

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the school age classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the 2 year old classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the infant/toddler classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 11, 2024

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed on the corner and top of the shelf.

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 October 11, 2024

Furniture/equipment, play kitchen, in 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by wood had broken away on the play counter exposing a screw and nut that was no longer holding the counter in place.

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

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 fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation 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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: A.H. (needs .5 hours), B.B., Rakiya (needs 3 hours), S.M. (needs 7.5 hours), W.A. (needs 3.75), Washington and Amina (needs 12 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 A.H., B.B., Rakiya and Kimberly Jones.

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 25-500.212 (2) (A) · Transportation and Field Trips · Correction due October 11, 2024

The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by Salihu Saidu did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).

Required correction: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due September 6, 2024

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

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

The walls located in the prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint was observed at the bottom of the classroom door exposing damaged wood.

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 plant growth was observed on the fence on all playgrounds.

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

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the infant/toddler classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the prek classrooms.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the school age classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Art work/teaching materials, artwork, posters, wall decor and learning aids, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the 2 year old classroom.

Required correction: Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

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

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed on the corner and top of the shelf.

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, play kitchen, in 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by wood had broken away on the play counter exposing a screw and nut that was no longer holding the counter in place.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due September 6, 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 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

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

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation 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 2023, the staff listed need the following information: A.H. (needs .5 hours), B.B., Rakiya (needs 3 hours), S.M. (needs 7.5 hours), W.A. (needs 3.75), Washington and Amina (needs 12 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 A.H., B.B., Rakiya and Kimberly Jones.

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 25-500.212 (2) (A) · Transportation and Field Trips

The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by Salihu Saidu did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).

Required correction: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(A)

All children shall be seated in a permanent seat and restrained by seat belts or child restraint devices as required by Missouri law.

Required correction: The facility is placed on close supervision and will receive additional inspections to monitor compliance with transportation regulations. 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 2. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2024

Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open window.

Required correction: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

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 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (1) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 18, 2024

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 June 18, 2024

The staff sheet was not submitted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due June 18, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff and administration 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 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a closet containing stacked car seats in the infant/toddler room was left open while children were crawling.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 2024

The walls located in the prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed exposing rusted metal near the classroom door.

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 prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint was observed at the bottom of the classroom door exposing damaged wood.

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 June 18, 2024

The walls located in the prek and school age classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dust and particulate was observed on the wall vents.

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) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 18, 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 between 4-7 inches where fencing had pulled away from the support poles at the gate and along the dividing partition between the prek and infant/toddler playgrounds.

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 · Correction due June 18, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two metal nails were sticking out of the ground on the infant/toddler playground approximately 4 inches.

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 June 18, 2024

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 25-500.082 (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 plant growth was observed on the fence on all playgrounds.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed on the corner and top of the shelf.

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, play kitchen, in 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by wood had broken away on the play counter exposing a screw and nut that was no longer holding the counter in place.

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 June 18, 2024

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the backing was observed peeling away.

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

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 fitted sheet was not used.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 18, 2024

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: Z.A. – missing 9 hours, S.C. – missing 3 hours, M.S. – missing 10.5 hours and Aisha Washington – missing 1 hour.

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 A.H., B.B., Rakiya and Kimberly Jones.

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 (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: A.H. (needs .5 hours), B.B., Rakiya (needs 3 hours), S.M. (needs 7.5 hours), W.A. (needs 3.75), Washington and Amina (needs 12 hours).

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports · Correction due June 18, 2024

A working and reliable facility email address, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

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

Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open window.

Required correction: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed 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 prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed exposing rusted metal near the classroom door.

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 prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint was observed at the bottom of the classroom door exposing damaged wood.

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 prek and school age classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dust and particulate was observed on the wall vents.

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) 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 between 4-7 inches where fencing had pulled away from the support poles at the gate and along the dividing partition between the prek and infant/toddler playgrounds.

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 two metal nails were sticking out of the ground on the infant/toddler playground approximately 4 inches.

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

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, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed on the corner and top of the shelf.

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, play kitchen, in 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by wood had broken away on the play counter exposing a screw and nut that was no longer holding the counter in place.

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, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the backing was observed peeling away.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Z.A. – missing 9 hours, S.C. – missing 3 hours, M.S. – missing 10.5 hours and Aisha Washington – missing 1 hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (11) · Records and Reports

A working and reliable facility email address, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

Required correction: Requested documents shall be submitted.

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 two metal nails were sticking out of the ground on the infant/toddler playground approximately 4 inches.

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

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

Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open window.

Required correction: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed 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 prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed exposing rusted metal near the classroom door.

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 prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint was observed at the bottom of the classroom door exposing damaged wood.

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 prek and school age classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dust and particulate was observed on the wall vents.

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) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 16, 2024

There was evidence of roaches in the infant/toddler room where it was observed that a dead roach was laying on the floor next to the children's toy shelf.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. K. · Correction due January 16, 2024

The requirements for school-age children's care were not met as evidenced by there was no separate space allotted when school-age children were present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide separate space/equipment for school-age 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 between 4-7 inches where fencing had pulled away from the support poles at the gate and along the dividing partition between the prek and infant/toddler playgrounds.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed on the corner and top of the shelf.

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, play kitchen, in 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by wood had broken away on the play counter exposing a screw and nut that was no longer holding the counter in place.

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, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the backing was observed peeling away.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Z.A. – missing 9 hours, S.C. – missing 3 hours, M.S. – missing 10.5 hours and Aisha Washington – missing 1 hour.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the backing was observed peeling away.

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

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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 12, 2023

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a bag of trash was observed on the infant/toddler playground.

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

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two metal nails were sticking out of the ground on the infant/toddler playground approximately 4 inches.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 1. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 12, 2023

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 approximately 5 inches at the bottom of the gate leading to the parking lot.

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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured between 4-7 inches where fencing had pulled away from the support poles at the gate and along the dividing partition between the prek and infant/toddler playgrounds.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. K.

The requirements for school-age children's care were not met as evidenced by there was no separate space allotted when school-age children were present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide separate space/equipment for school-age children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due December 12, 2023

The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by having 19 children in a room that measures for a capacity of no more than 15 children.

Required correction: The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of roaches in the infant/toddler room where it was observed that a dead roach was laying on the floor next to the children's toy shelf.

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

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

The walls located in the prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed exposing rusted metal near the classroom door.

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 prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint was observed at the bottom of the classroom door exposing damaged wood.

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 prek and school age classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dust and particulate was observed on the wall vents.

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

Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open window.

Required correction: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

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

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed on the corner and top of the shelf.

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, play kitchen, in 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by wood had broken away on the play counter exposing a screw and nut that was no longer holding the counter in place.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due December 12, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by absence of director at the facility (including absences for the past four inspetions on 10/19/2021, 11/1/2021, 11/16/2021, and 12/15/2021.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due December 12, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director has been absent from the facility frequently including during the inspection on 11/8/2022.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due December 12, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director is not on site more than 10 hours per week due to schooling per Aisha Washington. The director was not present on 6/12/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due December 12, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director was not present at the facility on 06/20/2023 and documentation has not been received showing 40 hours or seeking approval for a new director.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due December 12, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director was not present at the facility on 07/24/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due December 12, 2023

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director was not present at the facility on 09/26/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. . · Correction due December 12, 2023

The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by the director is not on site more than 10 hours per week due to schooling per Aisha Washington, who stated that she has been operating the facility during this time.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Z.A. – missing 9 hours, S.C. – missing 3 hours, M.S. – missing 10.5 hours and Aisha Washington – missing 1 hour.

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

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

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.212(1)(A)

The provider shall be responsible for the care, safety and supervision of children on field trips or at any time they transport children away from the facility.

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 violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.212(1)(C)

Parents shall be informed when field trips are planned.

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 violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(A)

All children shall be seated in a permanent seat and restrained by seat belts or child restraint devices as required by Missouri law.

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 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) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 6, 2023

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by emergency bar for the exit door to the playground was observed to no longer be secured to the door on the right side.

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 in the prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed exposing rusted metal near the classroom door.

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

There was evidence of roaches in the infant/toddler room where it was observed that a dead roach was laying on the floor next to the children's toy shelf.

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

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 approximately 5 inches at the bottom of the gate leading to the parking lot.

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

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

The walls located in the prek/school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint was observed at the bottom of the classroom door exposing damaged wood.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint was observed on the corner and top of the shelf.

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, bookshelf, in the 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the backing was observed peeling away.

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, play kitchen, in 2 year old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by wood had broken away on the play counter exposing a screw and nut that was no longer holding the counter in place.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Z.A. – missing 9 hours, S.C. – missing 3 hours, M.S. – missing 10.5 hours and Aisha Washington – missing 1 hour.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. .

The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by the director is not on site more than 10 hours per week due to schooling per Aisha Washington, who stated that she has been operating the facility during this time.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

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

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director was not present at the facility on 09/26/2023.

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

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

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director was not present at the facility on 07/24/2023.

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

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

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director was not present at the facility on 06/20/2023 and documentation has not been received showing 40 hours or seeking approval for a new director.

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

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

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director is not on site more than 10 hours per week due to schooling per Aisha Washington. The director was not present on 6/12/2023.

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

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

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director has been absent from the facility frequently including during the inspection on 11/8/2022.

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

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

The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by absence of director at the facility (including absences for the past four inspetions on 10/19/2021, 11/1/2021, 11/16/2021, and 12/15/2021.

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