DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

001424337

(314) 868-9909

9909 HALLS FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4347

WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.



 

KNOX, SIMONE

joycemcgee@ymail.com

Incorporated

SAMPLE, ERIKA M

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 20 SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR; THIS LICENSE INCLUDES 9905 HALLS FERRY AND 9911 HALLS FERRY
 
Inspection Information

05/15/2019

8:45 AM

11:41 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2356885322


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/08/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/20/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/02/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/02/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/16/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/16/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/09/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/02/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/17/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/17/2007
POLICIES 11/02/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/02/1999
STAFF SHEET 05/15/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2019
APPLICATION 05/15/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/06/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/06/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 9
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jasmine Prather and Alexandria McFan with 7 children ages 12 to 16 months
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Porche Lashley with 3 children ages 4 to 6 months
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Joyce Mcgee board president, Simone Knox director and Enice Bryant cook present.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Yana Knox with 7 children
1 6 PRESCHOOL Ericka Taylor with 6 children
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Ronnette Henderson with 4 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 provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were missing for: Yana Knox, Porshe LAshley, Ronnette Henderson, Alexandra McFan, Enice Bryant Jasmine Pratter. “All staff have gotten fingerprints and are awaiting results from the Section for Childcare Regulation”.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (4) states: Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements, prior to renewal of the license.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were missing for: Simone Know and Joyce McGee. “All staff have gotten fingerprints and are awaiting results from the Section for Childcare Regulation”.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (3) states: The facility owner(s), board president or chairperson, and the center director or group day care home provider, shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements, prior to renewal of the license.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The application for renewal of the facility's license was not completed correctly as evidence by information was missing.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/15/2019
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/15/2019
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the streering wheel, merry go round and see-saw had chipped paint on the hand rails and wheels.
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

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 7 inches.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/15/2019
Violation
The walls located in the Pre-k building classroom to the left of the front door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by on the corner the paint was 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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: caulking. The item(s) was/were located in the I/T unit bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/15/2019
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 by each telephone.
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
5/15/2019
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
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
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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