Tarae's Loving Touch Childcare LLC

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 26, 2026

The walls located in the yellow room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint exposing dry wall in multiple areas.

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 15, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken tree branches were dangling from a tree in the approved playground space.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due June 8, 2026

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: P.E. (7), E.L. (1.5) and TaRae Lewis (5.75).

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 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 1 outlet was not covered in the green room.

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

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

The walls located in the yellow room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipped and peeling paint exposing dry wall in multiple areas.

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 broken tree branches were dangling from a tree in the approved playground space.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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 2025, the staff listed need the following information: P.E. (7), E.L. (1.5) and TaRae Lewis (5.75).

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 17, 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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 16, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a tree branch was hanging down into the playground space from the tree up above. The branch was wobbly and could fall onto a child if not removed.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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 (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 a tree branch was hanging down into the playground space from the tree up above. The branch was wobbly and could fall onto a child if not removed.

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

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due October 14, 2025

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

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 22, 2025

The walls located in the side playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due July 8, 2025

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

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due July 29, 2025

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: P.E. (11), T.L. (12), L.L. (12) and Ebony Lindis (12).

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 9, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of Pleadge cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on the providers desk in the main classroom.

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 the side playroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

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

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: L.L. and E.L.

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: P.E. (11), T.L. (12), L.L. (12) and Ebony Lindis (12).

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (2) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due March 27, 2025

The facility does not have an approved director on staff.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 17, 2024

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 · Correction due October 23, 2024

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due October 15, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.L. L.L., E.L. and P.E. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 15, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that one outlet cover was broken on the porch room.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 29, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a can of house paint and a light fixture with light bulb. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the porch room.

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 October 29, 2024

The floors located in the porch room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpet.

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 15, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large sticks/tree branches were observed in the outside play space.

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 December 3, 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 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 15, 2024

Outdoor equipment, one climber, in the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the climber was broken with an unattached slide.

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

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

Outdoor equipment, the wood deck, in the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by loose boards and protruding nails.

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

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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 9, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for P.E. 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 25-500.052 (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 conducted.

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

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for T.L. L.L., E.L. and P.E. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that one outlet cover was broken on the porch room.

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

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

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a can of house paint and a light fixture with light bulb. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the porch room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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

The floors located in the porch room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpet.

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 large sticks/tree branches were observed in the outside play space.

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 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, the wood deck, in the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by loose boards and protruding nails.

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

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

Outdoor equipment, one climber, in the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the climber was broken with an unattached slide.

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for P.E. 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 25-500.102 (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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 17, 2024

The walls located in the main room by the bathroom and in the yellow wall classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the walls had chipped and peeling paint exposing dry wall.

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 May 16, 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 was not in good condition in that the fence was leaning over sideways in several areas.

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 May 16, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were large tree branches in the outside play space laying on the ground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due April 29, 2024

The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there was a 1 year old present at the time of the inspection.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due April 29, 2024

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 22 children were observed during the time of the inspection.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 29, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gate blocking the kitchen was not in place.

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 April 29, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets were not covered in the main classroom.

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 April 29, 2024

The floors located in the main room was/were not clean as evidenced by stains were observed on the area rugs.

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 main room by the bathroom and in the yellow wall classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the walls had chipped and peeling paint exposing dry wall.

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 was not in good condition in that the fence was leaning over sideways in several areas.

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 · Correction due April 29, 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 approximately 10 - 12 inches on the fencing part of the deck.

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 there were large tree branches in the outside play space laying on the ground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 29, 2024

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 22 children , ages 1 year olds through 4 year olds, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

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

5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 22 children were observed during the time of the inspection.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process

The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there was a 1 year old present at the time of the inspection.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

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

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gate blocking the kitchen was not in place.

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

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets were not covered in the main classroom.

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

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

The walls located in the main room by the bathroom and in the yellow wall classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the walls had chipped and peeling paint exposing dry wall.

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 approximately 10 - 12 inches on the fencing part of the deck.

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 there were large tree branches in the outside play space laying on the ground.

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 in the main room was/were not clean as evidenced by stains were observed on the area rugs.

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 was not in good condition in that the fence was leaning over sideways in several areas.

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

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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 22 children , ages 1 year olds through 4 year olds, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

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

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-400.045 (18)

The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.

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 25-400.045 (19)

All child care provided on the premises of a licensed family child care home shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.

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 25-400.105 (2)(A)

A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2).

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.