5 CSR 25-400.086 · 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (10) (B) states: Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine (9)-volt battery backup.

The smoke detector was chirping.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (E) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The caregivers listed need a MOPD ID: Hyram Brooks.

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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 Paula Brooks, Hyram Brooks, and Taysha Griffin within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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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 Hyram Brooks within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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5 CSR 25-400.095 · 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Outdoor equipment, mini trampoline, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by two legs were broken and the trampoline was resting on the ground.

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5 CSR 25-400.125 · 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.

A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Taysha Griffin.

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5 CSR 25-400.185 · 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 children's immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

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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 Bryson Brooks.

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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 Paula Brooks, Hyram Brooks, and Taysha Griffin 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 (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: one bottle of medicine and one bottle of rubbing alcohol. The item(s) was/were located in the hall closest on a shelf accesible to children.

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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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 3.5" to 6" wide.

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. states: An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily.

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.

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5 CSR 25-400.095 · 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A states: A cot, bed, sofa, padded playpen or crib shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.

The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

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5 CSR 25-400.095 · 5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Outdoor equipment, mini trampoline, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by two legs were broken and the trampoline was resting on the ground.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: 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).

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 6 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).

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5 CSR 25-400.125 · 5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.

A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Taysha Griffin.

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5 CSR 25-400.175 · 5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6 states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).

The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.

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5 CSR 25-400.185 · 5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.

Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 children's immunization record(s) was/were not on file .

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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 Bryson Brooks.

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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 Paula Brooks and Hyram Brooks within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:

A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Taysha Griffin and Briante Hunter.

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5 CSR 25-400.135 · 5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 C states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child’s development, behavior and individual needs.

The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.

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5 CSR 25-400.210 · 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there was no child attendance record for private pay child(ren).

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5 CSR 25-400.210 · 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily attendance records for all caregivers shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.

Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there were no caregiver/volunteer attendance records.

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5 CSR 25-400.210 · 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.

1 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.

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5 CSR 25-400.210 · 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.

1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.

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5 CSR 25-400.210 · 5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.

Registration of Fictitious Name, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.

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