DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAPPY DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002720881

(314) 448-1288

6114 W FLORISSANT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4932

HAPPY DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC



 

PHILLIPS, LAWANDA SHANTE

happydaysla@yahoo.com


LAURA ROGERS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

15

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/27/2018

10:15 AM

2:47 PM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2336342874


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/18/2018
STAFF SHEET 07/27/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/24/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/28/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/23/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/23/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/25/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 07/25/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/04/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/04/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/04/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/11/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/27/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/23/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 30
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 3
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Keturah Wilson, Labrecia Straub, and Carol Holmes present at time of inspection with no children present.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written policies and procedures were not complete as evidenced responsibilities for director has not been submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 15. states: Written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority. This shall include a statement of the kind and extent of authority and the duties delegated to the director employed to carry out the program;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit written policies and procedures, including job responsibilities, as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 6. states: An itemized list of available materials and equipment to be used by children;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The daily schedule was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 4. states: A schedule of daily activities for each age group in care (infant/toddler, preschool and school-age);
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a daily schedule, for each age group, as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s written policies were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (D) 3. states: Written policies pertaining to the program goals, admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit written policies as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The application for renewal of the facility's license was not completed correctly as evidence by the application has Labrecia Straub listed at the director for the facility, however, Lawanda Phillips is the director, per approval on 6/28/18.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) states: An application for license renewal shall be filed at least sixty (60) days prior to expiration of the license. In addition, the following information is required:
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an application as required for renewal.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (C) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required for renewal.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (C) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required for renewal.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the TV cable cord is detached from the wall in the 2yr old room in the I/T building and the TV cable cord is detached from the wall in the PS/SA building.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by safety gates needed in two year old room and front I/T room doorways to ensure that children do not have access to unapproved space.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the back room of the I/T building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard was coming loose from the wall.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The concrete floors located in the preschool space was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by concrete area of the floor is exposed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 7. states: Concrete floors in areas counted as child care space shall be covered with carpet, tile, linoleum or other floor covering.
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 0 diapering table(s) for all two year olds.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (B) states: Facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall have one (1) diapering table for every group of eight (8) infant/toddlers and one (1) diapering table for every group of sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

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 There are approximately 20 boards that are leaning into the outdoor play space due to two loose posts that have become unsecured which were holding the fence upright previously. A total of 7 boards in the fence are broken/splintered, 5 on the surrounding boards in the I/T outdoor play space, and two board on the gate in the I/T outdoor play space; 19 protruding nails/screws from the fence boards; gate leading to lower level on the I/T playground was unlocked; chain-link fence on I/T play-space is detached at the top post.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by both outdoor play spaces have overgrowth of plants/weeds in the outdoor play space accessible to children; a/c unit and 2 large van seats propped behind unlocked gate that leads to the basement stairs and there is rolled up chain-link fencing and the large metal base of the tricycle bike on the preschool side.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The observed surface area under climbing equipment in the I/T outdoor play space, from which a child might fall consists of concrete.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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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Compliance Date

Violation
Bathrooms were not provided as required for school age children as evidenced by there was no separate bathroom for school age children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (B) 1. B. states: If twenty (20) or fewer school-age children are in care, one (1) bathroom may be designated for school-age children only.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide separate bathrooms as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/27/2018
Violation
The walls located preschool bathroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there are 2 small areas of exposed plaster.
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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The hangings/draperies in the 6114 W Florissant building were not treated with a flame retardant material.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Keturah Wilson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
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
The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another day care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by one school age health report is not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and 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 as evidenced by 6 children's files does not have authorization for 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
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
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 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
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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
4 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

Violation
2 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 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
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name 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