5 CSR 25-400.045 · 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.

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

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 8. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.

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.

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5 CSR 25-400.086 · 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.

The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by broken outlet plate.

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5 CSR 25-400.090 · 5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.

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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 25-400.095 · 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1 states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead free paint shall be used.

Furniture/equipment, mat, in dining area was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic peeling off.

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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: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 hours.

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5 CSR 25-400.045 · 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: 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.

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twelve children in care.

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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) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).

The listing of household members and assistants 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 25-400.055 · 5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Allison Kendrick, Carmeline Bryant, Dustin Kendrick within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by wood plank around large climber splintering.

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

The walls located in preschool area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint (on wall with safety gate and window sills).

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.

The ceilings located in both areas was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and ceiling fans.

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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 25-400.086 · 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 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.

The provider did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Christy Maenza, who was hired on 11/20/2024.

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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: Carmeline Bryant-2.5 hours.

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5 CSR 25-600.020 · 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.

Criminal background check results were not on file for Christy Maenza & Dustin Kendrick.

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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 25-400.045 · 5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: 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.

The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by 12 children in care.

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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 (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

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 cracked/broken board.

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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: Allison Kendrick-needs 3 hours.

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