DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER LLC

002154967

(314) 367-6697

1397 ARLINGTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63112

LITTLE EXPLORER'S LEARNING CENTER LLC

5192 PRIORYBROOK RD
BLACK JACK
MO  63033


littleexplorers1@att.net


MARLA CHRISCO

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

38

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/12/2019

9:00 AM

10:38 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2352614489


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/01/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/21/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/30/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 05/23/2012
POLICIES 05/30/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/30/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/30/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/30/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/30/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/30/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/30/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/30/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/30/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/30/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/24/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/12/2018
APPLICATION 04/12/2018
STAFF SHEET 04/12/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/12/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/12/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/12/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/12/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   5/4/2016



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 4
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Dawanda and Ms. Christian
2 10 MIXED Ms. Tawanda and Ms. Jerrunna were with ages 2 and 3 year old 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 walls located in the downstairs preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wooden baseboard near the green exit door was detached and a small piece was observed missing at the corner of the wall and door.
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
1/7/2019
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 one wooden board was missing .
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 broken glass pieces were present in the dirt near the tic tac toe game facing the stairs.
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
1/7/2019
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash build up was present on the side of the ramp near the building in the corner behind the red buggy.
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
1/7/2019
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.

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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by sticks were all over the ground in the play area.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the large portable fans near the windows, in the preschool classrooms was not in good condition as evidenced by dust build-up was present in the fan blades.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/7/2019
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the cubby shelves located upstairs were observed with (5) shelf pieces detaching/loose and being held in place with tape but not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

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Compliance Date
1/29/2019
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the paper towel dispenser, in the upstairs preschool room was unsafe as evidenced by it was coming loose and not secure to the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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: Tess T rice (last background screening on file was dated 4/14/16).
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
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Compliance Date
4/23/2018
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 ratio: Tess Trice (last background screening on file was dated 4/14/16).
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
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Compliance Date
4/23/2018
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty as required, as evidenced by SheRon Chaney is no longer the director of the facility as she went back to work at a school and is unable to work the 40 hours per week during the highest attendance that is required.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group day care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group day care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group day care home provider shall be routinely on duty as required.

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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 did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Kyairra Hamilton.
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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/23/2018
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 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
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Compliance Date
4/23/2018
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/23/2018
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
4/23/2018
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/23/2018
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
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
3/5/2019
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/5/2019
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules.
Compliance