DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ABOVE AND BEYOND LEARNING CENTER LLC

002733859

(314) 487-9501

967 FORDER RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63129

ABOVE AND BEYOND LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

HOFFMAN, BRANDIE NOELLE

aboveandbeyondlc1@gmail.com


MICHELLE WILLIAMS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

41

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

11/04/2019

9:00 AM

12:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2368456716


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/31/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/28/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/31/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/31/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/31/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/31/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/20/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/31/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/31/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/31/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/28/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/28/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/20/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/31/2018
POLICIES 10/31/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 10/31/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/31/2018
STAFF SHEET 10/31/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/07/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/20/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/20/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/27/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/01/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 15
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 5
Total Children 35
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brandie Hoffman (Director)
1 10 PRESCHOOL Stephanie Mayher (Ages 3-5)
1 10 PRESCHOOL Michaela Hogan (Ages 3-5)
1 7 PRESCHOOL April Parker (Ages 3-5)
1 8 PRESCHOOL Allyson Wolf (Ages 2-3, 3 Two Year Old's)

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ages of children was exceeded as evidenced by a 22 month child was observed being cared for in the indoor play room downstairs. Director Brandy stated that the child recently began attending on a emergency basis and that she did not notice he was less than 2 years of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (V) states: The number and ages of children the facility is authorized to have in care at any one (1) time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the LLC member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (O) states: The name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of the facility owner(s), or the board president or chairperson, members of an LLC, or his/her designee shall be posted prominently near the license.
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner/board president/chairperson/LLC members/designee shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/4/2019
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper rash cream. The item(s) was/were located the cabinet underneath the diaper changing table.
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
11/4/2019
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a toilet lid in the indoor play space was not fitted to the toilet being that it was too large, and could easy fall over on a child.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the air vents of the indoor play room vent in the boys bathroom, as well as the indoor play room vent in the room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
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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 6 inches at the opening gate to the outdoor play space, the playspace also had a hole in the fence that measured 7'2 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The hangings/draperies in all of the classrooms were not treated with a flame retardant material.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Art work/teaching materials, on the walls, was observed covering more than thirty percent (30%) of the walls in the tiger dramatic play, circle time room, and the cars and blocks room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (D) states: Art work and teaching materials attached directly to the walls shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the wall area. No art work or teaching materials shall be hung from the ceilings or in the doorways.
Correction Required
Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The door, located in the circle time room, used as an exit from the facility was locked/latched and the lock/latch was higher than 50 inches above the finished floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, a merry go round, in the outdoor play space was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
An exit located in the indoor play room downstairs was blocked by a tub of blocks preventing kids from exiting safely up the stairwell.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/4/2019
Violation
Furniture/equipment, including cots, in the circle time room was not in good condition as evidenced by one cot fabric mesh was observed coming apart.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/4/2019
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Allyson Wolf.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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: Allyson Wolf .
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR training were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver for every 20 children in capacity was not certified in first aid/CPR in that there were only 2 teachers on site with verification of training and 3 are needed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (S) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be and approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file. At least one caregiver with the certification shall be on site as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Allyson Wolf, was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (O) states: A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider after the criminal background check has been requested from the department; however, pending completion of the criminal background check, the prospective child care staff member shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have requested a criminal background check shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 work telephone number 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

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