DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE WARRIORS ACADEMY LLC

002575039

(314) 339-5650

3350 GOODFELLOW BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63120-1105

LITTLE WARRIORS ACADEMY LLC



 

TRICE, TESS

daniebuffy@yahoo.com


JANET M WALKER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

68

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/25/2019

9:25 AM

12:38 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2365057703


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/08/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/08/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/08/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/08/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/08/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/08/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/08/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/08/2016
POLICIES 06/08/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 06/08/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/08/2016
APPLICATION 09/14/2018
STAFF SHEET 09/14/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/20/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/25/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/09/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/08/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/18/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/18/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/18/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/04/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/23/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/16/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   12/20/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 8
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kyairra Hamilton - Staff Sylvia Thompson Staff
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Gwendolyn Ezell - Staff
4 26 MIXED Daniel Adams - Staff Antonine Bond - Staff Jazmin Adams - Staff Adnrea Sanders - Staff Children age 2-5 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tess Trice - Director

 
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 Red room, Infant room #1 and Infant room #2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint over cubbies in Infant room #1, and under the window in Infant room #2.
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 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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 9 inches or more at the bottom of the fencing in several areas can be easily pushed out and/or lifted up to allow a child to crawl under the fencing. CCFS advised bottom of fencing must be secured to prevent being able to lift up or push out more than 3.5 inches in height.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located baseboards was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a missing patch at the entrance door and outside the boys restroom where 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: plastic bags . The item(s) was/were located in cabinet under changing table in Red room and Infants room.
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
9/25/2019
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 not covered in the boys restroom and the Yellow room.
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
9/25/2019
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there was a television cord hanging in the one year old room, in reach of 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/25/2019
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written emergency plan did not include plans for evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) 4. states: Evacuation from a vehicle used to transport children.
Correction Required
Facility emergency plan must include required components.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. The provider did not request the results of a criminal background check prior to employment or presence in the facility for the following staff: Shenitha Bullock requires a finger printing receipt.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for child care staff members as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required requests of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for food sanitation were not maintained as evidenced by baby bottles and sipping cups were not being washed using the three step method .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (I) states: State or local rules, or both, governing food service sanitation shall be maintained in the storage, preparation and service of foods.
Correction Required
The facility shall follow state and local rules regarding food service sanitation.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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