DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BALLOONS, BEARS & BABIES, INC.

001927062

(314) 381-8697

6307 WINDHAM AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63120-1523

BALLOONS, BEARS & BABIES, INC.



 

SIMON-WHEELER, TWANDA

TWANDABBB@AOL.COM

Incorporated

MICHELLE WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

30

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

5 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/30/2019

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2368129150


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/01/2004
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/09/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/09/2003
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/09/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/09/2003
POLICIES 01/09/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 01/09/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/09/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/17/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/09/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/09/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/03/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/17/2002
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/14/2003
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 09/13/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/10/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/13/2019
APPLICATION 08/30/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/20/2019

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   2/17/2005



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
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 facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for the following staff member(s): Melody Simon, Lisa Wallace, Catrisha Wilson, and Lenora Jones.
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
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Compliance Date
10/22/2019
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for center director: Twanda Wheeler.
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
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Compliance Date
9/27/2019
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in the preschool bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2019
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches. There are also gaps on the bottom of the fence posing a risk to a body part getting entrapped.
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
9/27/2019
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Twanda Wheeler needs 9.5 clock hours, Melody Simon needs 8 clock hours, Lisa Wallace needs 8 clock hours, Catrisha Wilson needs 8 clock hours, and Lenora Jones needs 9.5 clock hours. All hours needed are for 2018.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/29/2019
Violation
Catrisha Wilson and Lenora Jones did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2019
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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
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Compliance Date
9/27/2019
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include employers' name 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
9/27/2019
Violation
1 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
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Compliance Date
9/27/2019
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