DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MS. WENDY'S LEARN N PLAY

002216122

(314) 773-6413

3619 MICHIGAN AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-3610

BALL, WENDY L



 

BALL, WENDY L

strength3619@att.net


CARON AHLEMEYER

BIRTH - 14 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

03/07/2018

8:25 AM

11:28 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2327741253


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/17/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/17/2012
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/09/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/09/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/09/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/19/2014
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/24/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/17/2018
APPLICATION 03/07/2018
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 09/22/2015
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/16/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 15
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
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Wendy Ball and Najah Reeves(approved assistant) with 1 related grandchild who lives on premises

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fire inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal 1 (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire and safety requirements for renewal.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following provider/employees/adult household members: Wendy Ball and Najah Reeves.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal 3 states: After the child care provider applies for renewal of the license, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal record review (CRR) 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
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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 provider/other personnel/other household members: Wendy Ball and Najah Reeves.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal 2 states: The child care provider, other personnel and other household members shall be screened for child abuse/neglect prior to renewal of the license.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the bathroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by holes in the wall were patched but still needing to be painted.
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 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 was not in good condition in that the back gate fencing was easily pushed open and did not stay latched. The front gate had gaps at the post that were approximately 5 inches and the gate post was not attached.
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: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located kitchen drawer with no child lock or latch.
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
3/7/2018
Violation
A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had no railing/barrier.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (G) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/7/2018
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 fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
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

19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 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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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 2 (B) 2 states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/7/2018
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers were not posted by each telephone.
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
3/7/2018
Violation
The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 1 (A) states: The facility shall develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency, including a written plan for:
Correction Required
Facility must have plan on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, a car, a ball, and a bucket, in the backyard was not in good condition as evidenced by they were broken with sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/7/2018
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 2 item(s) in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 2 (C) 1 D states: Cloth or plastic-coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 1 item(s) in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 2 (C) 1 C states: Blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The assistant did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering as evidenced by there is no evidence of safe sleep training for Najah Reeves.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 5 (D) states: The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in section (5) 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
The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the name, address and telephone number of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 3 (E) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.
Correction Required
Assistant information shall be posted as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/7/2018
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 needs the following information: Wendy Ball needs 2 hours for 2017.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 4 (A) states: The provider 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. Any assistant working more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written policies did not contain information pertaining to safe sleep practices for children less than 1 year of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures 1 states: The provider shall establish, implement and maintain written policies pertaining to the program goals, admission, safe sleep practices for children less than one (1) year of age, care and discharge of children, and shall provide a copy to the parent(s) at the time of enrollment.
Correction Required
The provider's written policies shall be provided to the parent(s) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 diapering table or other approved area did not have a washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program 1 (E) 1 states: A safe diapering table or other approved area with a waterproof, washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The table or area shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of a Registered Fictitious Name, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports 16 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

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