DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THOMAS, PATRICIA

002112154

(314) 536-4148

5331 ST LOUIS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63120

THOMAS, PATRICIA ANN



 

THOMAS, PATRICIA ANN

PAT_THOMAS53@YAHOO.COM


LAURA WILMESHER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

12/18/2019

10:35 AM

1:19 PM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2371935173


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/22/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/09/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/31/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/14/2019
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 10/08/2009
POLICIES 05/31/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/31/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/31/2018
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/30/2009
SAMPLE FORMS 09/01/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/31/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/2019
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/01/2009
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 11/14/2011
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/14/2019
APPLICATION 11/25/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/19/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 23
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 1
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Patricia Thomas with one child age 6 months, one child age 2, three children age 3, and two child age 4.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety 2 (C) 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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by none of the rooms had a copy of the disaster plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 2 (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 2 (B) 1 A states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 2 (B) 1 B states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 2 (B) 2 states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 2 (B) 3 states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large metal slide, in the outdoor play space was not in good condition as evidenced by rust was visible on the stairs/handrails.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 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 9/3/19, unknown, 2/14/18, 9/8/16, .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by five school-age children did not have school-age health report on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child's file was missing permission for emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 3 states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 D states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 A states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 B states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available in the home for their review.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 C states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child’s development, behavior and individual needs.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than 1 year of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 E states: They have received a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy when enrolling children less than one (1) year of age.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by eight child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by seven immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.185 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 adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of 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 completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 three child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.185 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 adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of 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 completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Eight child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 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

Violation
Nine child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 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

Violation
Ten child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 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

Violation
Six child(ren) records did not include name and phone number of the family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, or hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance