DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART START LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002627394

(314) 354-8131

8035 N BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2416

SMART START LEARNING ACADEMY LLC



 

HUTCHINS, MIRANDA NESHAUNA



ALYSSA MARIE RILEY

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/02/2017

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2310465784


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/20/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/20/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/24/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/20/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/20/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/26/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 02/24/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/20/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/26/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/24/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/22/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/24/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/26/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/20/2017
POLICIES 04/20/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/20/2017
STAFF SHEET 04/26/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/24/2017
APPLICATION 04/26/2017




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.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider had no evidence that sanitation inspection requirements had been met.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 12. states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements;
Correction Required
Prior to the granting of a license, the facility shall meet sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/29/2017
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following owner(s), board president or chairperson, or center director or group day care home provider: Nicole Dampier.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (J) states: The facility owner(s), board president or chairperson and the center director or group day care home provider shall be screened for child abuse/neglect prior to initial issuance of the license.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/25/2017
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews for personnel as evidenced by there was no request/result of a current background check on file. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following personnel/volunteers Sharon Tidwell, Janice Rice, Miranda Hutchins, and Nicole Dampier.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (K) states: The child abuse/neglect screening request form shall be submitted to the department for all personnel employed during child care hours, with a copy on file at the facility.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/25/2017
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following owner(s), board president or chairperson, center director or group day care home provider, person(s) employed or volunteer(s) counted in staff/child ratio: Nicole Dampier, Janice Rice, Miranda Hutchins and Sharon Tidwell.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (L) states: Prior to initial issuance of the license, the child care provider shall request and have on file the results of a criminal record review from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for the child care provider, the owner(s), board president or chairperson, the center director or group day care home provider, all persons employed by the child care provider, and all volunteers counted in staff/child ratios. The child care provider shall request a criminal record review within ten (10) days following a change of the facility owner(s), board president or chairperson, the center director or group day care home provider, employees of the provider, or volunteers counted in staff/child ratios. The department may request a criminal record review from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for any adult present in the facility when child care children are present. The criminal record reviews shall include records of criminal convictions, pending criminal charges, and suspended imposition of sentence during the term of probation. Requests for criminal record reviews shall be made on a form provided by the highway patrol.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date
5/25/2017
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
There was evidence of ants in the school age classroom around the door facing the street.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

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Compliance Date
6/20/2017
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located The diapering table was located in a corner above the young I/T room so that the staff member's back would be facing the children in care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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Compliance Date
6/7/2017
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table within the group space.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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Compliance Date
6/7/2017
Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

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Compliance Date
6/29/2017
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by none of the classrooms had a copy of the emergency plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
Violation
The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
Violation
The facility’s list of emergency numbers was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
Violation
The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. states: When a facility occupies space it does not own, the name and telephone number of the owner of the building or the building manager;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

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Compliance Date
6/12/2017
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed 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.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 8 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed 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.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/20/2017
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 8 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The center director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidence by Miranda Hutchins is missing required documents for approval.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. states: The group day care home provider or the individual designated as the center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program.
Correction Required
Group Day Care Home provider or center director shall be responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities daily operations.

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Compliance Date
5/10/2017
Violation
Janice Rice , Sharon Tidwell, and Miranda Hutchins did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed after the effective date of this rule shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule prior to licensure.
Correction Required
Prior to receiving a license, the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratios shall complete department approved safe sleep training.

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Compliance Date
6/12/2017
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Sharon Tidwell, Janice Rice, and Nicole Dampier as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Nicole Dampier.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

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Compliance Date
5/2/2017
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A plan to ensure all debts are met was due on 2/8/17 as a result of an unsubstantiated complaint, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (17) states: Reports to the department shall be submitted as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/26/2017
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance