DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA

002406702

(314) 726-3000

1232 ROBERT L POWELL PL
WELLSTON
MO  63133

FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA

6347 PLYMOUTH AVE
WELLSTON
MO  63133

RHODES, STEPHANIE YVETTE


Incorporated

STEPHANIE SPAULDING

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

120

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/15/2018

8:17 AM

1:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2324525433


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/11/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/11/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/11/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/11/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/11/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/11/2014
POLICIES 08/11/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/11/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/11/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/11/2014
APPLICATION 07/27/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/18/2016
STAFF SHEET 08/18/2016
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/04/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/28/2017




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 18
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 13
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Angela and Ms. Taronda are present with 3 children ages 3 months, 3 months, and 6 months in the Sun Room. Ms. Taronda is a volunteer and not counted in child/staff ratio.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Pamela is present with 2 children ages 7 months and 12 months old in the Mars Room.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Patricia and Ms. Jonnisha are present with 7 children ages 15 months to 18 months in the Venus Room.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Jones and Ms. Dumonique are present with 7 children ages 19 months to 24 months in the Mercury Room.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Assistant Director, Helena Brown and maintenance man, Mark Gladden were present and not counted in child/staff ratio.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Ms. Melba was present with 8 children ages 2-3 years old in the Pluto Room. Two of these children are two years old.
1 14 PRESCHOOL Mr. Brandon was present with 14 children on the playground ages 4-5 years old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Katherine was present with 6 children 2 years old in the Earth Room.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Sharla was present with 4 children 2 years old in the Neptune Room.

 
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
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Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by there was insufficient water flow.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Venus Room, Earth Room, Neptune Room, Pinwheel Room, and Milky Way Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling green paint over the cubbies in the front of the room, peeling orange paint in the center of the west wall, peeling paint above the trash can/next to the water fountain, peeling orange paint on the east wall over the wooden kitchen area, and peeling paint under the window near the exit door to the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet under the counter sink on the west side of the Pinwheel Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that no outlet cover was present in the Mars Room near the teacher desk, in the Earth Room next to the book rack and cubbies, in the Milky Way Room near the back exit door to the playground and the birthday board, and in the Jupiter Room by the teacher desk and above the counter near the sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/15/2018
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 the emergency plan was not present in the Milky Way Room.
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

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
2/15/2018
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
2/15/2018
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.

Correction Verification
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19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by bedding was soiled/wet.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/15/2018
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by the caregiver(s) was/were unable to reply knowledgeably to the question(s) about the licensing rule(s) in that Volunteer, Abigail Macon, stated that infant toddler ratio was 1:6.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available; adults working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/15/2018
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, caregivers or other personnel: Julius Cannon and Dominique Scott.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (K) states: Volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, caregivers, and other personnel shall be screened for child abuse/neglect. The screening shall be requested by the provider within ten (10) days of any individual beginning employment or volunteering in the facility. Any investigated allegation of child abuse or neglect involving these persons in which the investigator finds reasonable cause to believe that the individual is the alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect shall be evaluated by the department. After review, the department may prohibit the person from being present in the facility during child care hours. A copy of the screening request and the response shall be filed in the employee's record.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Violation
Terri Dukes, Patricia Alexander, Sharretha Jones, Sharla Mister, Mark Gladden, Julius Cannon, Katherine Enlow, Helena Brown, Aerial Isaiah, Stephanie Rhodes, Jonnisha Hemphill, Dominique Scott did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (D) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Abigail Macon, Ebony Clark, Lauren Davis, Duminque Hollwell, Alycia Harlan and Rachel Williams did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (D) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/15/2018
Violation
The requirements for documentation of 12 clock hours of annual training were not met as evidenced by there were no training documents on file. The staff listed need the following documentation: Terri Dukes, Angela Wilson, Patricia Alexander, Sharretha Jones, Melba Eberhart, Sharla Mister, Brandon Haywood, Mark Gladden, Pamela Williams, Julius Cannon, Katherine Enlow, Helena Brown, Aerial Isaiah, Stephanie Rhodes, Ebony Clark, Jonnisha Hemphill, and Dominique Scott.
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
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Compliance Date

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, employees or volunteers counted in staff/child ratio: Julius Cannon and Dominique Scott.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (L) . states: The child care provider shall request and have on file the results of a criminal record review from the Missouri State Highway Patrol as defined by 19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information and 19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal. 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.

Correction Verification
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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 Julius Cannon and Alycia Harlan 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1.2.18 and 10.16.17.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for 6 caregivers counted in ratio.
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

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/15/2018
Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Abigail Macon, Ebony Clark, Lauren Davis, Duminque Hollwell, Alycia Harlan and Rachel Williams 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 2 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/15/2018
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 2 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
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Compliance Date

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 2 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
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Compliance Date
2/15/2018
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
4 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
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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
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Compliance Date

Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
5 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
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Compliance Date

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