Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.

A Junior Aide--

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.B.

Shall not have the direct responsibility for a group of children as the sole caregiver;

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(C)1.C.

Shall not count towards infant/toddler staffing ratios;

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

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

The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8.

No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (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 · Correction due April 21, 2026

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for B.S., A.V.B., M.T., and K.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open kitchen door.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 21, 2026

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 21, 2026

Outdoor equipment, post of toddler playset, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the tape used to fix post was falling off and had loose parts.

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

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

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cheryl Class and Kari Meyers.

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

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 B.S., A.V.B., M.T., and K.M. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

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

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

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

The walls located in the 2 year old room, discovers, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wallpaper/wall was coming off in the corner. It was fixed.

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

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

There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cheryl Class and Kari Meyers.

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

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

The walls located in Adventurers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped cover plate.

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 · Correction due April 2, 2025

Furniture/equipment, Changing table, in Toddlers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper.

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 April 2, 2025

Furniture/equipment, Cubbies , in Adventurers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper on top of cubbies.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen door was standing open.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that in Explorers room and outlet cover was missing.

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 March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, shaving cream and Dawn dish soap. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet under the sink.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The walls located in Adventurers was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped cover plate.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: D.A., and D.R.S. . The item(s) was/were located Toddler room on open changing table shelves.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin. The item(s) was/were located Explorers room on bottom open shelf.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located on open shelf of in the bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 31, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: shaving cream and baby lotion. The item(s) was/were located in open shelves in bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 31, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.

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

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

Furniture/equipment, Changing table, in Toddlers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 31, 2025

Outdoor equipment, House, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint .

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

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

Furniture/equipment, Cubbies , in Adventurers was not in good condition as evidenced by peeling contact paper on top of cubbies.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due September 18, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Melanie Thomas.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Eucerin and aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in baskets on the bottom shelf in Preschool bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2024

The walls located throughout the center was/were not in good condition as evidenced by finger guards were not attached.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 9, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located unlocked drawer in Infant 2.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Melanie Thomas.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due March 20, 2024

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due March 27, 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 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. · Correction due March 27, 2024

The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Required correction: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 3 step bleach bottle. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked restroom on counter in reach of children.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. 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 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 19, 2024

Outdoor equipment, Little Tykes car, in playground was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by there was a hole in the plastic with jagged edges.

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

5 CSR 25-500.132 · Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d.

The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Required correction: The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 19, 2024

Furniture/equipment, red and pink chair, in Pre K was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in vinyl covering.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due September 19, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

Outdoor equipment, 5 trike piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rust on the handlebars and base.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due September 19, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.D.

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 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that in the Adventurer's room there was a cracked plate cover.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 18, 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 there were outlets in Pre k, and Infants 2 that were not covered.

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 · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The walls located in Pre K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped 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 September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by cracked elbow joint with jagged edges lining perimeter of fall zone area.

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

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

Outdoor equipment, 5 trike piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rust on the handlebars and base.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · No longer displayed by the state

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff P.D.

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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due September 18, 2023 · No longer displayed by the state

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

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