DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A PLACE FOR CHILDREN, INC.

001868671

(314) 821-3433

10823 BIG BEND RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63122-6029

A PLACE FOR CHILDREN, INC.

10823 BIG BEND RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63122

MEYER, GAIL ANN

aplaceforchildren@me.com

Incorporated

TIARA WATSON

6 WEEKS - 36 MONTHS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

35 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 17 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; MAXIMUM,AGE 35 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/15/2018

3:30 PM

5:42 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2337724746


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/25/2005
SAMPLE FORMS 10/25/2005
POLICIES 10/25/2005
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/25/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/25/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/25/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/25/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/25/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/25/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/25/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/25/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/25/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/25/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/25/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/25/2005
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/16/2014
APPLICATION 08/07/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/07/2017
STAFF SHEET 08/07/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/12/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/09/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/02/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 8
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 5 children present with caregivers Liz Mescher and Julie Hudson in back building
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 5 children present in main building with caregivers Dana Gardner and Janet Helm
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 6 children present in main building with Alex Gardner and Gail Meyer (Director).
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS 5 children two year olds present with LaDonna Ward (Gail) and Nancy Gibson.

 
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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

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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The policy did not include a requirement that children less than 1 year of age be placed on their backs to sleep.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 2. states: A requirement that children less than one (1) year of age be placed on their backs to sleep.
Correction Required
The policy shall include a requirement that children less than one (1) year of age be placed on their backs to sleep.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. states: Prohibitions against the use of any equipment such as a sound machine that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed.
Correction Required
The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 5. states: Shall require giving the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment.
Correction Required
The policy shall state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy upon the child's enrollment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 3. states: Shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.
Correction Required
The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.

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