DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HAPPY DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002720881

(314) 383-0502

6114 W FLORISSANT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4932

HAPPY DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC



 

PHILLIPS, LAWANDA SHANTE

happydaysla@yahoo.com


LAURA WILMESHER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

24

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

9 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 10 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS LICENSE INCLUDES 6112 W. FLORISSANT AVE.
 
Inspection Information

09/19/2019

8:30 AM

9:41 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2364570852


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/24/2018
STAFF SHEET 07/27/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/18/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/11/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/04/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/04/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/04/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 07/25/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/25/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/23/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/23/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/28/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/23/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/27/2018
APPLICATION 09/07/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/24/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/24/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/24/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/02/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/02/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/06/2018
POLICIES 09/12/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 16
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 3
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 MIXED Carol Holmes with children age 2-3 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Keturah Wilson arrived at 9:15 AM.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Lawanda Phillips arrived at 9:30 AM.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The licensing representative did not have access to the entire premises as evidenced by there was no one present in the infant/toddler building, and designated person in charge at CCFS arrival (Carol Holmes) had no access to the infant/toddler building. When managing member, Keturah Wilson, arrived at approximately 10:30 AM, she stated she did not have access to the infant/toddler building, as she had just locked her keys in the building. On 9/19/19, CCFS arrived at 8:30 AM, and the only caregiver in charge at that time, Carol Holmes, did not have access to the infant/toddler building. Keturah Wilson arrived at 9:15 AM and allowed CCFS access to the infant/toddler building. The building is not currently in use--there is one infant enrolled but the child rarely comes, per Keturah Wilson.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (C) states: The licensing process shall include an inspection of the entire premises of the facility by the licensing representative.
Correction Required
The inspection shall include the entire premises of the facility.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/19/2019
Violation
Department staff were not permitted access to the records as evidenced by at time of CCFS arrival, designated person in charge, Carol Holmes, did not have access to staff files or attendance records. On 9/19/19, Carol Holmes was the only caregiver present, and again did not have attendance records for staff or children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (X) states: The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises and records during all inspections and complaint investigations.
Correction Required
The facility shall permit the department access to the facility, premises and records.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there were several loose cords hanging near the TV in the middle preschool room accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/19/2019
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by no fire safety inspection was available for review at time of inspection--Keturah Wilson stated state fire marshall has not conducted an inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that six outlets within the preschool building did not have protective covers.
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
9/19/2019
Violation
The walls located in the middle preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are two small holes near the basement door in which drywall is exposed.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were still several pieces of plastic outdoor play equipment which had been taken apart and laying across the grass.
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

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/19/2019
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/19/2019
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty as required, as evidenced by although Lawanda Phillips arrived to inspection at approximately 10:45 AM this day, CCFS will need to see staff attendance to confirm director is present 40 hours/week. On 9/19/19, no staff attendance records were available for CCFS to review, and Lawanda Phillips was not present until 9:30 AM.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were unknown, and 7/6/18.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for one child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by facility had one child's file present which had been completed by the parent/guardian for the Elevated Learning facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/19/2019
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include child's address.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include home address 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/19/2019
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
An individual file was not kept for one child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) . states: An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no child attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Child attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no staff/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were removed from the facility during hours the facility is open and operating.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed