LITTLE CASTLE HOME DAY CARE

5 CSR 25-400.086 — 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

The smoke detector was not in good operating condition as evidenced by it was making chirping noises. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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 protectio

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 on the left side of the fence there was a portion of approximately 4 wooden planks that were leaning foward. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.095 — 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 Little Tikes table, in the back yard was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a large crack approximately 12 inches long and 4 inches wide on the table top. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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 protectio

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 on the left side of the fence there was a portion of approximately 4 wooden planks that were leaning foward. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.086 — 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

The smoke detector was not in good operating condition as evidenced by it was making chirping noises. Correction required: Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.095 — 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 Little Tikes table, in the back yard was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a large crack approximately 12 inches long and 4 inches wide on the table top. Correction required: Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.055 — 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 conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.105 — 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. Cloc

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: Keisha Hatten needs 2 hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-600.020 — 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 back

Criminal background check results were not on file for William Bland. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.

1 child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-600.020 — 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 back

Criminal background check results were not on file for William Bland. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.

1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.210 — The child’s full name, address, birth date and the date care begins and ends.

1 child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends. Correction required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.105 — 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. Cloc

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: Keisha Hatten needs 2 hours. Correction required: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.055 — 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 conducted. Correction required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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 protectio

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 the fence that separated the play space from the other yard was removed and children had access to unapproved child space which contained a cement staircase, construction material and other hazardous materials . Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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: a bottle of multiuse cleaner . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet on the bottom shelf accessible to children. Correction required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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 protectio

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 the fence that separated the play space from the other yard was removed and children had access to unapproved child space which contained a cement staircase, construction material and other hazardous materials . Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE MONITORING. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-400.085 — 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 The plywood wall next to the outside play equipment had loose pieces that could be pulled away from the wall, creating gaps.. Correction required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).

5 CSR 25-600.020 — 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 back

Criminal background check results were not on file for Keisha Hatton, William Bland, Kim Bland, Christine Bland, Terran Manning, Marilyn Sanders. Correction required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Inspection type: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. Source: Missouri Child Care Search (DESE Office of Childhood).