Mess Pat's Daycare

5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(D)1. Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.

5 CSR 25-500.182(2)(B)1. Developmentally appropriate play experiences and activities planned to meet the interests, needs, and desires of the children;

5 CSR 25-500.182(2)(C)4.G. After awakening, an infant may remain in the crib as long as s/he is content, but never for periods longer than thirty (30) minutes; and

5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(F) Caregivers shall be capable of handling emergencies promptly and intelligently.

5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

5 CSR 25-500.212(1)(A) The provider shall be responsible for the care, safety and supervision of children on field trips or at any time they transport children away from the facility.

5 CSR 25-500.212(1)(B) Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.

5 CSR 25-500.212(1)(C) Parents shall be informed when field trips are planned.

5 CSR 25-500.212(2)(A) The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall be no less than eighteen years of age and shall have a valid driver's license as required by Missouri law.

5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(A) All children shall be seated in a permanent seat and restrained by seat belts or child restraint devices as required by Missouri law.

5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(G) Children shall not be left unattended in a vehicle at any time.

5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(L) Head counts shall be taken before leaving the facility, after entering the vehicle, during a field trip, after taking the children to bathrooms, after returning to the vehicle and when back at the facility.

5 CSR 25-500.212(3)(M) When children leave the vehicle, the vehicle shall be inspected to ensure that no children are left on or under seats.

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers