DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TATE, ALETA

001497250

(314) 740-3937

8928 MAYFIELD CT
ST LOUIS
MO  63136

TATE, ALETA



 

TATE, ALETA

ALETATATE50@YAHOO.COM


KATHERINE D SIMS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

03/26/2018

8:10 AM

10:06 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2327686861


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/18/2005
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/18/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/28/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/24/2011
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 03/24/2017
APPLICATION 03/15/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/30/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/24/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/24/2017

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   4/4/2007



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 10 MIXED Aleta Tate and Shirley Williams with 10 children ages 7m-7yrs. Two children under the age of 2.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located throughout front room on the brown walls was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by water table full of water, old door in play area, ripped kids chairs in large orange bowl, rotten table and chairs in play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 3 (A) 5 states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured the fence on the non-driveway side of yard had a opening in fence measuring 6 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 3 (A) 1 states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: air freshener. The item(s) was/were located baby room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (J) 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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by cabinet door in bathroom was peeling and falling off hinge.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety 2 (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by one outlet in baby room, one outlet in play room near Lego table did not have outlet covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety 11 (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers were not met as evidenced by no restraints were used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (C) 2 states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall be served meals at a feeding table, high chair, infant seat or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow a child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide and use infant/toddler feeding equipment, with appropriate restraints, as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following provider/employee/adult household member: Aleta Tate, Jerome Smith, Shirley Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 1 (K) states: The provider, other household members, and other child care personnel shall be screened for child abuse/neglect. Any investigated allegation of child abuse or neglect involving these persons in which the investigator finds reasonable cause to believe that this person is the alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect shall be evaluated by the department. After review, the department may prohibit this person from being present in the home during child care hours.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following provider/employee/adult household member: Aleta Tate, Jerome Smith, and Shirley Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care 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 30-61.045 Initial Licensing Information and 19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal. This shall include the results of a criminal record review from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for the child care provider, all persons employed by the child care provider, and all adult household members. The child care provider shall request a criminal record review within ten (10) days following the employment of any person and within ten (10) days after any adult becomes a household member. The department may request a criminal record review for any adult present in the family day care home 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
Violation
Requirements for an approved assistant were not met as evidenced by an approved assistant was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 3 (A) states: An approved assistant shall be available. If there is a change of assistants, the provider shall notify the Child Care Licensing Unit immediately.
Correction Required
An approved assistant shall be available as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of child abuse/neglect as evidenced by Shirley Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 3 (C) states: All assistants shall be screened for child abuse/neglect.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports 1 (E) . 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report was not on file for the assistant and/or volunteer.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports 1 (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The use of diapering products did not meet requirements as evidenced by diapering product(s) were not labeled with the child’s name.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program 1 (E) 3 states: Disposable tissues or wipes shall be used to cleanse the child at each time of diapering. Any diapering creams, powders, or other products applied at the time of diapering shall be provided by the parent(s) and labeled with the child's name.
Correction Required
Diapering products shall be provided and used as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program 1 (E) 6 states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/26/2018
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2017-2018 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care 4 (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department. The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.
Correction Required
Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252 Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance