DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE LEARNING CENTER LLC

001953702

(314) 429-1066

9561 LACKLAND RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63114

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

CLAY, GINGER LYNN

GBHOUSEDAYCARE@AOL.COM


STEPHANIE SPAULDING

24 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/19/2019

9:21 AM

11:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2372295393


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/16/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 06/13/2007
POLICIES 10/18/2011
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/13/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/13/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/13/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/18/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/03/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/02/2007
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/02/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/17/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/18/2011
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/30/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/13/2007
STAFF SHEET 05/16/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/16/2019
APPLICATION 05/01/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/08/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/16/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 14
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 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Ginger Clay not counting in child/staff ratio.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Heather Kies and Tiffany White with children ages 3 years to 5 years.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Jessica Woods and Ashley Richards with children ages 2 and 3 years old, with 8 children aged two.

 
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 along the front of the building facing the parking lot in both classrooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard is missing exposing unpainted chipping wood.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in 11 ceiling vents throughout the facility.
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 ceilings located in the left side classroom as you enter the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a circular stain on a ceiling tile approximately 12" in diameter.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the front entrance door is only marked in the upper portion.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact.
Correction Required
Clear glass doors shall be marked as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2019
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: teacher's scissors, a container of Borax detergent and a tube of AD ointment, a tube of Desitin and a tube of DG Baby diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located the left hand side classroom when you enter the building, the lunchroom area and 2's/3's classroom on a shelf under the diaper change 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
12/19/2019
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was observed in the right-side preschool classroom as you enter the building uncovered.
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
12/19/2019
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Art work/teaching materials, including decorations and children's art work, was observed hanging from the ceiling in all classrooms throughout the facility.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/19/2019
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted by each telephone.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. states: When a facility occupies space it does not own, the name and telephone number of the owner of the building or the building manager;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s list of emergency numbers was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 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 name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 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

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: Ashley Richards .
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

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Ashley Richards .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by licensing rules were not available .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available; adults working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver-child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 1 children ages 5 years old were cared for by 0 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct caregiver-child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Center of Missouri.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (3) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri and shall advise the parent(s) at the time of enrollment of his/her child of the availability of the rules for review.
Correction Required
Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers of Missouri shall be available.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by a 5 year old child was left in the facility lunch room alone eating breakfast by Director, Ginger Clay. Ginger stated that she left the child to meet CCFS Spaulding and CCS Clark at the front door of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The use of diapering products did not meet requirements as evidenced by diapering product(s) were not labeled with the child’s name.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 1. states: Disposable tissues or wipes shall be used to cleanse the child at each time of diapering. Any diapering creams, powders, or other products applied at the time of diapering shall be provided by the parent(s) and labeled with the child's name.
Correction Required
Diapering products shall be provided by parents and labeled with the child's name.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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