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 Jackie Robinson, Nicole Robinson, and Ann Hopgood 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) 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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured 10 inches at the bottom of the gate at the stairs facing the alley. The gate sits up higher on the stairs creating an opening.

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5 CSR 25-400.085 · 5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 6. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which effectively cushions the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material. Grass may be an approved resilient material, but if grass becomes worn or sparse, the area must be covered with another approved resilient material.

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 the resilient material used is unapproved as evidenced by a see-saw, slide and plastic stairs for climbing were observed sitting on outdoor carpet.

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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, a wrought iron bench, in the outdoor play space was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the bench was broken in half.

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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 three children under age two and four children over age two were cared for by one caregiver(s).

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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 Ann Hopgood.

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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 Jackie Constance Robinson.

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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 did not include all assistants as evidenced by there was none listed on the form.

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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 floors located in the middle of the lower-level child care space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by multiple tiles were broken, chipped and had gaps.

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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 one child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (A) states: The provider shall have at least one assistant available.

The provider does not have an assistant available.

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5 CSR 25-400.105 · 5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.

The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the name, address and telephone number of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers.

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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: Jackie Constance Robinson needs 3-hours.

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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 Jackie Constance Robinson.

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5 CSR 25-400.086 · 5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: The house numbers shall be plainly visible from the street in case of emergency.

The house numbers were not plainly visible from the street.

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