DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.

001919295

(314) 352-2123

4501 HAMPTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63109

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.



 

SCHMITT, KATHERINE MARIE

STEPAHEADCHILDCARE@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

ANGELA CLARK

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

85

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

46 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 31 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/11/2018

8:30 AM

11:00 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2338888408


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/09/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/11/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/27/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/17/2018
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 09/29/2006
POLICIES 09/29/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/29/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/29/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/29/2006
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/09/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/26/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/29/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/29/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2010




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
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 21
Total Children 69
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Abby F, Rachael B and Abbie C with 5 children ages 10 to 12 months
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mary S and Heather W with 5 children ages 2 to 8 months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 6 children 13-16 months with Kate and Rhonda
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 7 children 18-23 months with Amy and Kateri
3 15 MIXED Meagan B, Catrina C and Morgan H with 15 children ages eight 2 year olds and seven 3 year olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Katie Schmitt and Stacie Walck directors were present
5 19 PRESCHOOL Margaret M, Mallory W, Chris H, Bryan W and Katie S with 19 children
3 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Kathleen Y, Stefanie M and Nikki with 12 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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets were exposed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2018
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Abagail Stahlkuth.
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
7/11/2018
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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