DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY CONNECTIONS LEARNING CENTER II, LLC

002175846

(314) 524-9900

7564 WOODSTOCK
ST LOUIS
MO  63135

EARLY CONNECTIONS LEARNING CENTER II, LLC



 

BLACKMON, JANIS RENEE

JNBLACKMON@CHARTER.NET


LATASHA ANN NEWTON

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

13

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/15/2015

3:25 PM

4:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2256640748


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 06/17/2009
POLICIES 01/12/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/17/2009
STAFF SHEET 10/19/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/12/2010
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/19/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/17/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/12/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/12/2010
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/10/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/12/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/17/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/17/2009
APPLICATION 10/18/2011
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/11/2013

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:30PM   3:30PM   9/23/2010
  8:30AM   9:30AM   9/23/2010



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 2
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Three toddlers with Lisa
1 4 PRESCHOOL Four children 1 two year old and 3 three year old with Janis

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
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 outdoor space did not adjoin the child care property - the space was located along the end of the enclosed walk way entering the outdoor play space is not enclosed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/15/2015
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for documentation of 12 clock hours of annual training for personnel were not met as evidenced by there were insufficient training documents on file. The staff listed needs the following information Janis Blackmon needs 2 hours for 2014.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each year of employment in training which is approved by the department in - health, safety, nutrition, guidance and discipline, appropriate activities and learning experiences for children, positive communication and interaction with parents, planning and setting up an appropriate environment for children, professional and administrative practices, or other child related areas.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/15/2015
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for formulas and special baby foods provided by parents were not met as evidenced by formula provided by parent was not labeled with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (C) states: If preferred, formulas and special baby foods may be provided by the parent(s) with individual identification on each container.
Correction Required
Formula and food, provided by parents, shall be appropriately identified.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/15/2015
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance