DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BEGINNING STEPS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC

002415103

(314) 477-7154

4601 LEE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-2432

BEGINNING STEPS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

REID, CANDICE SHAVON

LLVILLAGE10@YAHOO.COM


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

15

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/06/2019

7:45 AM

8:25 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2363661788


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/12/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/12/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/12/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/12/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/12/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/10/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/10/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/12/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/10/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/21/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/26/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/12/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/10/2017
POLICIES 10/10/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/16/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/12/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/10/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/10/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/14/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 06/19/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/27/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/19/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 MIXED Candice Reid and Shirlyn Coleman present with 5 children, ages 1-5yrs old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Briah Riley arrived to the facility at 8:15am

 
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 preschool classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were multiple areas of peeling paint at the top of the half 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the hallway on the storage door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a 2in area of peeling paint at the bottom of the 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
Submit Documentation

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 half door, in the infant/toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a 3in circular hole at the bottom of the door.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance