DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A CHILD'S DREAM

001863596

(314) 761-7887

1380 UNION BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-1325

HIGHTOWER, RENITA CHERYL



 

HIGHTOWER, RENITA CHERYL

RENITAHIGHTOWER111@GMAIL.COM


REGINA WATKINS

BIRTH - 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; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

03/16/2020

3:10 PM

3:43 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2378140412


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/15/2015
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 08/26/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/25/2005
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/25/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/25/2005
POLICIES 05/25/2005
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/30/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/25/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/25/2005
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/04/2019
APPLICATION 08/13/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/29/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 2
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 MIXED Renita Hightower and Marguerite Hightower (Caregivers) with 3 under 2 years; and four children ages 3-4 years.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.045 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there were 9 children present with 5 under the age of 2, exceeding the license limitations.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.045 Initial Licensing Information (2) (T) states: The number and ages of children a family day care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/16/2020
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care 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: Marguerite Jordan needs 5.50 clock hours for 2019.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant working more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/16/2020
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths - persons required to report - supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting - deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when - report made to another state, when.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Not Observed