DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FAITH ACADEMY OF MONTESSORI

000212693

(314) 961-1411

44 N GORE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63119

WINTER, DEBBIE MARIE



 

WINTER, DEBBIE MARIE

FAITHACADEMYOM@HOTMAIL.COM


LEATRICE L DIXON

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

34

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

04/04/2018

8:00 AM

11:39 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2328260092


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/28/1986
SAMPLE FORMS 03/28/1986
POLICIES 03/28/1986
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/28/1986
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/28/1986
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/28/1986
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/28/1986
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/28/1986
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/28/1986
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/31/1991
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/28/1986
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/28/1986
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/28/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/28/1986
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/28/1986
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/17/2012
APPLICATION 04/04/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/03/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/13/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/21/2016
STAFF SHEET 04/03/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   8/13/2013



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 12
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 5
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 MIXED Katie Moore and Ellen Clark with children ages 2-6
2 17 MIXED Debbie Winter and Patty Hillsman with children ages 3 to 6 years (Also present was a parent volunteer, Amy Dean-not in ratio)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Abby Winter, assistant director with no children

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements for renewal.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a nail was observed sticking out from a board where a deck used to be.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
Violation
The ceilings located in the upper level bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a missing partial ceiling tile.
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
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 5 inches between the corner of the building and the new fence post; there is also a small gap at the back corner of the playground where the wire fence meets a wooden fence - please secure the wire fencing to the wooden fence to remove the small gap.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
Violation
The walls located near a side door on the upper level of the front classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the plaster of the wall is chipped and peeling.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
Violation
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by no barrier on window less than 24 inches from the floor and not constructed of safety glass.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material.
Correction Required
Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the deck and stairs used to exit the building from the back room of the facility (the facility's second exit) have been removed to install a new natural playground. Facility is prepared to put the new deck and stairs in as soon as they get city permits.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 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
Submit Documentation

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/31/2017
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/31/2017
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 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 volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, caregivers or other personnel: Ellen Clark.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/31/2017
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, employees or volunteers counted in staff/child ration: Ellen Clark.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/31/2017
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: Patti Hueslsman needs 12 hrs, Maggi Marmion needs 12 hours, Ellen Clark needs 12 hours, Abby Winter needs 12 hrs, Katie Moore needs 12 hrs, Kathy Hubbard needs 12 hrs, and Jennifer Kelly needs 12 hrs.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Cathy Hubbard 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/31/2017
Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Debbie Winter.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/4/2018
Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a day care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a day care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The medical examination report and/or the school-age health report form(s) used was not supplied by the department or did not contain all the required information as evidenced by one child had a medical exam on file however the form did not state that the child was cleared to participate in daycare/school.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (E) states: The medical examination report form and the health history report for school-age children shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/31/2017
Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Maggi Marmon has an unsigned medical exam and the form does not state she is in good physical/emotional condition to provide child care as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not met as evidenced by there was no plan on file for a child with special needs.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child file did not have emergency medical authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/31/2017
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 4 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

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 2 Children's files did not authorize emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Four 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
10/31/2017
Violation
2 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

Violation
Evidence of a current fictitious name registration (fictitious name registration expired 07.17.17), 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Current business license (posted business license from Webster Groves expired 12.31.17), 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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