Child Care Facility Inspection Report

THE RANCH Inspection Date: 09/19/2025

License #: 8447 Annual/Mid Inspection
Director: BRUCE JOHNSON Inspector: Tonya Broger

Program Administration Answers

Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Not
Met COS N/A
Met

Current license is displayed in a conspicuous place. (Rule

X
1.2.10 Page 11)

MSDH reporting notice is displayed next to current license.

X
(Rule 1.4.6 Page 18)

Current menu is posted. (Rule 1.4.6(C) Page 18) X

An agency representative may enter any child care facility for

making inspections or investigations to determine compliance X
with these regulations. (Rule 1.3.1)

All children in facility are supervised and not left unattended.

X
(Rule 1.8.1 (2))

Facility allowed entry of licensing official. (Rule 1.3.1) X

Facility is clean and in good repair. (Rule 1.11.1 (19)) X

Any pets or animals present are in good health, show no

evidence of carrying disease, and appear as a friendly
companion for children. Dogs and cats are immunized and X
maintained on a flea, tick, and worm control program. (Rule
1.12.6 Page 66)

All child records are present and up-to-date. (Rule 1.6.7 Page
X
32)

If facility doesn’t provide liability insurance, a statement is in X

Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding
the child’s record signed by the parent. (Rule 1.4.1 Page 15)

Facility has appropriate number of operational toilets and

handwashing lavatories. A ratio of 1:15 is required. Each sink is
supplied with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual X
towels for drying. Each toilet is supplied with toilet paper. (Rule
1.11.5 Page 56)

Proof of licensed pest control contractor is provided. (Rule

X
1.11.14 Page 62)

A first aid supply is kept on-site and is easily accessible to

employees, but inaccessible to children. If children are
transported, all vehicles are equipped with a first aid kit (see X
Rule 1.12.5 for recommended first aid kit supplies). (Rule
1.12.5 Page 65)

Proof of current compliance signed by veterinarian for

immunization of animals required to be immunized is provided. X
(Rule 1.12.6 Page 66)

No firearms or other dangerous weapons are allowed in facility.

X
(Rule 1.4.7 Page 19)

Heating units, including water pipes and baseboard heaters

hotter than 110°F are inaccessible to children by barriers or X
guards. (Rule 1.11.8(16) Page 58)

Garbage and trash are removed from child care facility and
from the grounds at least once a week. Garbage and trash are
X
stored in insect and rodent resistant containers and inaccessible
to children. (Rule 1.11.12 Page 62)

Facility has adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation. (Rule

X
1.11.8)

Facility has hot and cold water at all hand washing stations. Hot
X
water does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (Rule 1.11.5 (4))

Facility has not made any major changes without notification to

X
child care licensure division. (Rule 1.4.4)

Facility is physically separated from any other businesses or

X
enterprise. (Rule 1.11.1 Page 51)

Valid, up-to-date fire inspection form (#333) is on file. (Rule

X
1.2.5 Page 10)

Parent is provided with following information: (1) operation

information, (2) arrival and departure procedures, (3) program
activity information, (4) health and emergency procedures, (5)
X
state regulations. A parent handbook may be used for this
purpose. See Rule 1.4.1 for complete list of all required policy
information. (Rule 1.4.1 Page 15)

Safe sleep policy is in place. (Rule 1.9.4 Page 41) X

Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Sun safe practices are used during outdoor activities scheduled

between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. during period from April 1 to X
September 15. (Rule 1.9.5 Page)

A separate space for children who are ill or injured is provided.

X
(Rule 1.11.1(6) Page 51)

Facility is following regulations concerning the use of smoking,

tobacco products, and prohibited substances on site. (Rule X
1.4.2)

All exit doors have a releasing device (i.e. knob, handle, panic
X
bar) that can be a single action release. (Rule 1.11.7 (6))

During all hours of operation, including arrival and departure of

children, a child care facility employee shall be present to
whom administrative and supervisory responsibilities have been
X
assigned. This child care facility employee shall meet the
minimum qualifications of a director or director designee. (Rule
1.8.1 (3))

All staff members have a valid Letter of Suitability on file.

X
(Rule 1.5.2 Page 21)

At least one staff member with valid CPR/First Aid certification

X
is onsite. (Rule 1.8.1 Page 38)

All staff members have mandatory 15 contact hours on file (no

more than five hours of in-house training may be provided by
the child care facility. Acceptable topics for training may
include: (a) health and safety, (b) child growth and
development, (c) nutrition, (d) planning learning activities, (e) X
discipline, (f) linkages with community services, (g)
communications with families, (h) detection of child abuse, (i)
advocacy for early childhood programs, (j) professional issues.
(Rule 1.5.8 Page 25)

All required facility records are present and up-to-date: (1) child
and employee attendance records, (2) alphabetical roster of
children, (3) alphabetical roster of staff and volunteers, (4)
current license, (5) records of monthly fire /disaster drills, (6) X
medication log, (7) volunteer log, (8) notebook of 121 forms for
staff members and children w/roster, (9) notebook with Letters
of Suitability for all employees w/roster. (Rule 1.6.3 Page 29)

All personnel records are present and up-to-date (employment

X
application may be acceptable). (Rule 1.6.4 Page 30)

All volunteer records are present and up-to-date. (Rule 1.6.5

X
Page 31)

Reasonable accommodations are made for children that have

special needs including (1) accommodations for special devices
X
and (2) separate, private area for diapering, dressing, and other
personal care procedures. (Rule 1.20.1 Page 87)
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An individual activity plan is in place for any children that have

special needs that is developed by a person with a bachelors or
advanced degree in a discipline related to disabilities, as X
appropriate. Plan is reviewed at least once every 12 months.
(Rule 1.20.2 Page 87)

Caregivers serving children with special needs receive staff

development related to the specific needs of the children served. X
(Rule 1.20.3 Page 87)

Staff to child ratio is determined by the needs of child with

special needs rather than chronological age as based on child’s
X
individualized plan (i.e., individual education plan, individual
family service plan, etc.) (Rule 1.20.4 Page 87)

All drivers are appropriately licensed. (Rule 1.15.2 Page 75) X

All vehicles have current licenses and registrations. (Rule

X
1.15.2 Page 75)

Insurance adequately covers transportation of children. (Rule

X
1.15.2 Page 75)

Transportation policy which ensures the (1) proper loading and

unloading of children is present, (2) proper occupant restraint in
vehicles is present, (3) proper staff-to-child ratios are X
maintained at all times during transportation is present. (Rule
1.15.2 Page 75)

Program Administration Violations Cited

1. Out of Compliance: Facility is clean and in good repair. (Rule 1.11.1 (19))
2. Out of Compliance: Valid, up-to-date fire inspection form (#333) is on file. (Rule 1.2.5 Page 10)
3. Out of Compliance: All required facility records are present and up-to-date: (1) child and employee
attendance records, (2) alphabetical roster of children, (3) alphabetical roster of staff and volunteers, (4)
current license, (5) records of monthly fire /disaster drills, (6) medication log, (7) volunteer log, (8)
notebook of 121 forms for staff members and children w/roster, (9) notebook with Letters of Suitability
for all employees w/roster. (Rule 1.6.3 Page 29)
4. Out of Compliance: Proof of licensed pest control contractor is provided. (Rule 1.11.14 Page 62)
5. Out of Compliance: Proof of current compliance signed by veterinarian for immunization of animals
required to be immunized is provided. (Rule 1.12.6 Page 66)
6. Out of Compliance: Facility has not made any major changes without notification to child care licensure
division. (Rule 1.4.4)
7. Out of Compliance: Insurance adequately covers transportation of children. (Rule 1.15.2 Page 75)

Plan of Correction

1. POC: Please note, based on a review of the facility records, the facility was unable to provide
verification of a PASS Form #333 during the inspection. The facility must provide verification of
compliance with the local fire codes on a current year facility fire safety form (Form #333) by the
specified date of October 2025. Technical assistance was provided to the facility director. An MSDH
supervisory review is required.
Person Responsible: Kacey O???Kelly and Austin O???Kelly ,Owners Date for Completion: Due By
October 17, 2025
 2. POC: Please note, during the walkthrough of the facility playroom /recreation area, the MSDH LO
observed water leaking from the ceiling directly above the handwashing sinks. The facility staff stated
that the leak started on 09/18/2025. Technical assistance was provide. Due to the potential issues
regarding child health and safety, the facility must provide verification of contact with a repair service
within three (3) days of this inspection. Also, it is recommended that the children utilize the rest room
adjacent to the media area until it issue is addressed and resolved. MSDH supervisory review is required.
Person Responsible: Kacey O???Kelly and Austin O???Kelly ,Owners Date for Completion:
Immediately
3. POC: Please note, based on a review of the facility records, the facility must provide a written statement
and all applicable documentation of the current efforts to come into compliance with the request made by
zoning and the local fire within fourteen days of this inspection. MSDH supervisory review is required.
Person Responsible: Kacey O???Kelly and Austin O???Kelly ,Owners Date for Completion:
Fourteen Days From The Date Of This Inspection. Due By October 4, 2025

Kitchen Answers

Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Not
Met COS N/A
Met

All toxic substances are properly identified, stored, and used

only for their intended purpose. (FC 7-101.11, 7-102.11,7-
201.11,7-202.12, 7-203.11,7-204.11,7-204312,7-204.13,7- X
204.14,7-205.11,7-206.11,7-206.12,7-206.13,7-207.11,7-207.12
7-208.11, 7-209.11)

Employee hands are clean and properly washed. (FC 2-301.11,

X
2-301.12, 2-301.14, 2-301.15, & 2-301.16)

There is no bare hand contact with ready to eat (RTE) food. (FC
X
3-301.11)

Gloves are used properly at all times. (FC 3-304.15) X

Adequate hand washing facilities are supplied and accessible

(e.g., hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels or single
X
use hand towels). (FC 5-203.11, 5-204.11, 5-205.11, 6-301.11,
6-301.12, 6-301.13, 6-301.14 & 6-501.18)

Food is obtained from an approved source (i.e., no food that is

grown or prepared in a private home is allowed). (FC 3-201.11,
X
3-201.12, 3.201.13, 3-201.14, 3.201.17, 3-202.13, 3-202.14, 3-
202.110 & 5-101.13)

Food received from approved source is received at proper

X
temperature. (FC 3.202.11)

Food received from approved source is properly sealed and

properly stored once opened from its original package (i.e., X
labeled and dated). (FC 3-101.11 & 3-202.15)

Proper cooking times and temperatures are always adhered to.

X
(FC 3-401.11 & 3-801.11)

Proper hot holding temperature (135°F or higher). (FC 3-

X
501.16)
Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Proper cold holding temperature (41°F or lower). (FC 3-501.16) X

Any potentially hazardous food when repackaged is properly

X
labeled and dated. (FC 3-501.17)

No employee is present who exhibits symptoms such as, but not

limited to: (1) diarrhea, (2) vomiting, (3) jaundice, (4) sore
X
throat with fever, or (5) any infected wound or lesion that is
open and draining. (FC 2-201.11, 2-201.12, & 2-201.13)

No discharge from eyes, nose, or mouth is evident by

X
employees in kitchen. (FC 2-401.12)

Proper eating, tasting, and drinking practices are used at all

X
times. Tobacco use is prohibited. (FC 2-401.11 & 3-301.12)

Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods are not offered. (FC 3-

X
801.11)

Waters and ice are provided from an approved source. (Rule

X
1.11.6 Page 57)

Insects, rodents, and animals are not present in kitchen area.

X
(Rule 1.11.14 Page 62)

Hot and cold water are available, adequate pressure. (Rule

X
1.11.5 Page 56)

Sewage and waste water is properly disposed. (Rule 1.11.6 Page

X
57)

Plumbing is properly installed including proper backflow

X
devices. (Rule 1.11.5 Page 56)

Permit from last inspection is posted in a conspicuous place.

X
(Rule 1.4.6 Page 18)

Children are barred access to kitchen. School age children may

be allowed in kitchen but not during times when food is being X
cooked. (Rule 1.11.4 Page 55)

Food is separated and protected from potential contaminants

(e.g., chemicals, raw meat and eggs are not stored above other
X
food items; food containers are properly covered and/or sealed).
(FC 3-302.11. 3-304.11 and 3-306.13(A))

Food contact surfaces are clean and sanitized properly. (FC 4-

501.111, 4-501.112, 4-501.113, 4-501-114, 4-501.115, 4-601.11 X
(A), 4-602.11, 4-602.12, 4-702.11 & 4-703.11)

No leftovers are served to children (leftovers must be labeled

X
for staff consumption only). (FC 3-306.14 & 3-801-11)

A Certified Food Manager or designated person in charge is

present who can demonstrate knowledge and perform duties. X
(FC 2-101.11, 2-102.11, & 2-103.1)
 Kitchen Violations Cited
No violations cited.

Nutritional Guidelines Answers

Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Not
Met COS N/A
Met

Age appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, cups, and dining area

X
provided.

Children are not required to wait longer than fifteen minutes at

X
the table for food to be served.

Mealtime used for socialization, and considered to be a relaxed,

X
happy time for the children.

Media (e.g., televisions, videos, or DVD) is not viewed during

X
meal and snack times).

Caregiver is present and sitting/joining the children while they

are eating. (Staff members encourage social interaction,
X
conversation, and use the mealtime for education purposes and
as a safety measure to help prevent choking)

Additional servings are available and/or provided for a child

who requests more food at a meal or snack. (It is at the
X
discretion of the facility and knowledge of the child’s eating
pattern to allow seconds on food items).

Extra assistance and time is provided for slow eaters. X

Caregivers do not eat foods outside of the foods served in the

X
facility in front of the children.

Foods are prepared in a form that is easy for children to handle

(e.g., bite size pieces and finger foods are suitable; bones shall X
be removed from any food served).

Raw vegetables and foods that may cause choking in young

X
children are not served to children less than two years of age.

Children ages one to two are served whole cow’s milk. X

Children older than two years of age are served fat free/skim
X
milk.

Only 100-percent strength juice is served and only served once

X
a day.

Water is available at all meals and snacks. X

Milk is served at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. X

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All meals/snacks are served by placing each meal/snack in front

X
of each child.

The correct number of components is present at the meal and/or

X
snack.

No hot dogs, corndogs, bologna, bacon, sausage, pancake

sticks, small chicken nuggets, fish sticks, and steak fingers X
observed at the facility are served at any time.

Pre-fried items (e.g., French fries, tator tots, hash browns,

X
chicken strips, etc.) are limited to being served once a week.

An approved menu posted in the food preparation area. X

Are there any substitutions shown on menus? (These shall be of

comparable food value and shall be recorded on the menu and X
dated)

Are there a minimum of 2.5 hours and a maximum of 4 hours in

X
between meals and snacks?

Child care facilities that are open 24 hours are required to serve
three meals and three snacks. Nine hours or less: Two snacks
and one meal OR One snack and two meals are served. Over X
nine hours: Two snacks and two meals OR Three snacks and
one meal are served.

Meals and/or snacks are served at the regularly scheduled time. X

The same meal is not served more than once in a 24 hour

X
period.

Do you have a child that requires a special diet? If yes: X

Is there a medical prescription from the child’s physician stating

X
that the special diet is medically necessary?

Information required for dietary modifications shall include:

Child’s full name and date of instructions, updated annually;
Any dietary restrictions based on the special needs; Any special
feeding or eating utensils; Any foods to be omitted from the diet
X
and any foods to be substituted; Limitations of life activities;
Any other pertinent special needs information; What, if
anything, needs to be done if the child is exposed to restricted
foods?

Nutritional Guidelines Violations Cited

No violations cited.

Playground Answers
Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Not
Met COS N/A
Met

Playground fence is less than 3 ½ inches from ground surface,

in good repair with no gaps and secure gate latch. (Rule X
1.11.9(8) Page 60)

Playground has at least two exits with one remote from

X
buildings. (Rule 1.11.9(5) Page 60)

The outdoor playground is free of hazards and not less than 30

feet (measured horizontally parallel to the ground) from
electrical transformers, high voltage cabling/wires, electrical
substations, railroad tracks, or sources of toxic fumes or gases. X
Hazards including but not limited to air conditioner units and
utility mains, meters, tanks, and/or cabling are inaccessible.
(Rule 1.11.9(5) Page 59)

All bolts on equipment and fences are no more than two threads
X
beyond the nut. (Rule 1.11.9 Page 59)

All bolts and fencing twists and wires are facing away from the
X
playground area. (Rule 1.11.9 Page 59)

Playground area is clean and free of hazards. (Rule 1.11.11

X
Page 61)

Adequate shade is present on playground area. (Rule 1.11.9(7)

X
Page 60)

Equipment on playground area is age appropriate for children

X
using equipment. (Rule 1.10.2 Page 46)

All toys and equipment is in good repair (i.e., not broken or

X
deteriorating). (Rule 1.10.2(2) Page 46)

Concrete footings are at least six inches below ground surface.

X
(Rule 1.10.2(2) Page 46)

Appropriate surfacing material is present and meets minimum

required compressed loose-fill surfacing depths (e.g., 6 inches
for shredded/recycled rubber; 9 inches for sand, pea gravel, X
wood mulch (non-CCA), and woodchips). (Appendix D 2.4 &
2.5 Page 8-10)

Sidewalks provide a smooth walking surface (i.e., no trip

X
hazards). (CPSC 3.6 Page 15)

All use zones are adequate. (CPSC 5.3.9 Page 40) X

If slide is present, the exit height/exit zone adequate. (CPSC

X
5.3.6 Page 32)

If swings are present, S hooks are in good repair and closed

(i.e., no gap greater than 0.04 inches or thickness of a dime). X
(CPSC 3.2 Page 14)
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Wood surfaces are smooth and properly treated (documentation

X
is provided of wood treatment). (CPSC 2.5.5 Page 12)

No standing water is present on playground or in/on playground

X
equipment or walkways. (CPSC 2.4.2.2(5) Page 10)

Tree limbs and other suspended hazards at least seven feet

above play surfaces. Fence is free of brush and overgrowth. X
(CPSC 3.5 Page 16)

If springs rockers are present, a minimum of six feet between

X
each rocker is present. (CPSC 5.3.7 Page 37)

Playground Violations Cited

No violations cited.

Rooms Answers
School Age Room Answers

Classroom Name Classroom Number

Playroom- Recreation Room 1

Room Capacity Age

72 SchoolAge

Number of Staff Number of Children

3 0

Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Not
Met COS N/A
Met

Definition of School Age: A child five years of age or older and

eligible to be enrolled in public school. A child that is five years
X
of age must have turned five on or before September 1st to be
considered a school age child. (Rule 1.1.4 Page 4)

Daily schedule is posted in classroom. (Rule 1.4.6(b) Page 18) X

Menu is posted in classroom. (Rule 1.4.6(c) Page 18) X

Evacuation route is posted in classroom. (Rule 1.4.6(d) Page

X
18)

Unused electrical outlets are covered by safety plug covers. X

Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding
(Rule 1.11.1 Page 52)

Extension cords are not accessible to children. (Rule 1.11.1

X
Page 53)

Individual hooks or compartments are provided for each child

to store personal possessions. Hooks are spaced so belongings
X
do not touch and are at a height suitable to prevent injury. (Rule
1.10.5 Page 47)

Ceiling, Floor, and/or floor covering is properly installed, kept

clean, in good condition, and in good repair. (Rule 1.11.1(8) X
Page 51)

Room is well lighted, ventilated, and free of hazardous or

X
potentially hazardous conditions. (Rule 1.11.1(9) Page 51)

Glass doors, windows, and mirrors, etc. have a protective

barrier at least four feet high when measured from floor. (Safety
X
grade glass or polymer (e.g., Lexan) is not required to have a
protective barrier. (Rule 1.11.1(11) Page 51)

Walls are kept clean and free of torn wall covering, chipped
X
paint, broken plaster, and holes. (Rule 1.11.1(12) Page 52)

Ceiling lighting is shielded completed and encased in

X
shatterproof materials. (Rule 1.11.1(13) Page 52)

Doorways and exits are free of debris and equipment to allow

X
unobstructed traffic to and from room. (Rule 1.11.3 Page 55)

Thermometers that are not hazardous to children are placed on

X
interior walls at children’s height. (Rule 1.11.8(9) Page 58)

No projectile toys are present (toys which, when projected, have

X
the ability to penetrate body or eye tissue. (Rule 1.11.8 Page 58)

Screen time (i.e., television viewing, video tapes, and/or other

electronic media, cell phone, or digital media (e.g., iPod®,
iPad®, iTouch®, etc.) is limited to one hour per day. Screen or X
media use or other educational equipment is acceptable for
educational purposes. (Rule 1.22.8 Page 93)

Separate bathroom facilities are provided for boys and girls.

X
(Rule 1.22.6 Page 92)

Proper staff to child ratio maintained. (Rule 1.8.1 Page 37) X

Proper room capacity maintained. (Rule 1.11.2 Page 53) X

School age children are not grouped together with younger

children in any single area during normal classroom and
playground or water activities. School age children are not X
grouped together with other age groups except during arrival
and departure times. (Rule 1.8.2 & Rule 1.22.2 Pages 38 & 91)
 Requirement Summary Requirement Compliance Finding

Preschool children are not mixed with school age children in

any single area during normal classroom, playground or water X
activities. (Rule 1.8.2 (3))

School Age Room Violations Cited

Playroom- Recreation Room - Classroom Number: 1
No violations cited.

School Age Room - Classroom Number: 1

General Notes

Legend

COS: Corrected on Site

POC: Plan of Correction

Child Care Director Signature

MSDH Licensure Representative Signature