5 CSR 25-500.042 · 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center 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.

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by the facility was caring for 5 children under 2 years and the limitations only allow for 4 children under 2 years.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 15 children , ages 3 months through 5 years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-500.212 · 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (3) (B) states: Identifying information regarding the name of the provider, the names of the children and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each child's parent(s) shall be carried in the vehicle.

Identifying information in the vehicle was not available.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-500.212 · 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (3) (A) states: All children shall be seated in a permanent seat and restrained by seat belts or child restraint devices as required by Missouri law.

Children were not restrained by seat belts or child restraint device per Missouri law as evidenced by 7 children were not placed in car seats or booster seats when transported to and from the facility.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-500.212 · 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (A) states: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall be no less than eighteen (18) years of age and shall have a valid driver's license as required by Missouri law.

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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-500.212 · 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (1) (B) states: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.

Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 9/23/2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 8 oz of spackling, quart of paint and 1 gallon of bleach. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the staff bathroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 inches at the top of the fence in multiple areas on the back side of the playground that is located on the right hand side of the building .

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and other debris, and shall have good drainage.

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of animal excrement was located on the playground in the grass next to the pvc pipe by the play structure.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (D) states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") high covered with impact-absorbing materials that will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Materials may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.

The equipment, a airplane, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by it is currently placed over a combination of chat (large grey rock) and grass.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 (A) states: An individual mat, cot or bed with an individually assigned sheet and blanket provided for each child who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. If mats are used they shall have nonabsorbent, cleanable coverings and shall not be placed directly on concrete, linoleum, hardwood, or tile floors when children are resting or napping. They shall be used only over carpeting and shall be long enough so the child's head or feet do not rest off the mat. Mats shall be washed and sanitized at least weekly, or more often as needed, and shall be cleaned and sanitized before use by another child.

The facility failed to meet requirements for 8 children, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 (A) states: An individual mat, cot or bed with an individually assigned sheet and blanket provided for each child who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used. If mats are used they shall have nonabsorbent, cleanable coverings and shall not be placed directly on concrete, linoleum, hardwood, or tile floors when children are resting or napping. They shall be used only over carpeting and shall be long enough so the child's head or feet do not rest off the mat. Mats shall be washed and sanitized at least weekly, or more often as needed, and shall be cleaned and sanitized before use by another child.

The facility failed to meet requirements for children rest or nap on mats placed directly on a concrete floor.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and other debris, and shall have good drainage.

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of weed barrier on the playground next to the building was showing. This is a tripping hazard.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and other debris, and shall have good drainage.

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of a sharp edge on the bottom of the metal siding has become unsecured. This is located on the playground on the left hand side of the building next to the chair and tricycle .

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 7 inches on the black fence in the front of the building.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: body spray, 1 can of spray paint, deodorant and 1 bottle of lice control spray . The item(s) was/were located in the closet in the staff bathroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 6 foot plywood shelf. The item(s) was/were located in the staff bathroom leaning against the wall.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: vitamins . The item(s) was/were located in the second drawer of the office desk.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence was less than 42 inches high; the measured height was 36 inches.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

5 CSR 25-300.090 · 5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").

Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 1 foot 1 inch were located at the bottom of the black fence it the front of the building.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.