5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sharp kitchen knives. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked kitchen drawer.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 9.75 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 12 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.

The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 12 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.

The equipment list was not submitted.

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (G) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.

A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 12 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 11.75 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.

The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.

The equipment list was not submitted.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;

The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (G) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.

A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.

The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 12 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 12 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 5.25 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 6.25 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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5 CSR 25-400.086 · 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

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5 CSR 25-400.086 · 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.

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: Karen Hopkins needs 6.25 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.210 · 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.

The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by missing third page of enrollment form.

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5 CSR 25-600.020 · 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Karen Hopkins and Doug Hopkins.

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