DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY INC

001919295

(314) 352-2123

4501 HAMPTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63109

STEP AHEAD CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC



 

SCHMITT, KATHERINE MARIE

STEPAHEADCHILDCARE@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

CHAZ CRABTREE

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

85

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

46 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 31 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/10/2018

7:30 AM

10:07 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2321770587


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 09/29/2006
POLICIES 09/29/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/29/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/29/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/29/2006
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/18/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/26/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/29/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/29/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2010
APPLICATION 05/16/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/14/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/19/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/26/2017
STAFF SHEET 05/14/2016




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 15
Total Children 62
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Mary S. and Margaret M. were present in the Young Infants room with 8 infants.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Abby and Rachel were present in the Tots room with 8 infants.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Monica and Amy were present in the Toddlers room with 8 toddlers.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Tamieko and Mallory were present in the Toddlers room with 7 toddlers.
1 9 MIXED Staff Katie S. was present in the School Age area with 9 children aged 4 and 5 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Katherine Schmidt was present in the facility giving a tour and not caring for children directly.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Staff Leslie and Stephanie B were present in the Pre- School area with 12 children aged 3 to 4 years. Of the 12 children present, 8 of them were aged 2 years and 4 of them were aged 3 years.
3 10 PRESCHOOL Staff Stefanie, Justine and Chris were present in the 2s room with 10 children aged 2 years.

 
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
Compliance
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 were not met as evidenced by there were insufficient training documents on file. The staff listed need the following documentation: Brittany Concialdi needs 1 more training hour for 2017, Emily Farrow needs 6 more training hours for 2017, Christine Fehrman needs 12 more training hours for 2017, Veronica Julius needs 5 more training hours for 2017, Stephanie Simonic needs 5 more training hours for 2017, Mary Spravale needs 3 more training hours for 2017 and Leslie Watts needs 2 more training hours for 2017.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: 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;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance