DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE AMITY COMPANY, INC.

001402280

(314) 293-1200

6040 TELEGRAPH RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63129

THE AMITY COMPANY, INC.



 

NELSON, KELLEY

Oakvillemo@goddardschools.com

Incorporated

MICHELLE (SHELLEY) TRUESDALE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

125

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/13/2020

9:00 AM

10:28 AM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

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DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/04/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/15/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/31/2000
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/31/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/31/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/31/2000
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/31/2000
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/31/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/31/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/31/2000
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/31/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/31/2000
SAMPLE FORMS 08/31/2000
POLICIES 08/31/2000
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/04/2020
APPLICATION 06/04/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/06/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/07/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/04/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/06/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/16/2016
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/23/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 18
Total Children 70
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Ellie Growe & Kristine Holloway with infants
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Jennifer DeRoy with children 12 - 18 months old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Andrea Treiber and Linda Kircher with children 18 - 23 months old
2 14 MIXED Caregivers Meaghan Schoor and Michaela Redohl with 2 - 4 year-olds
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cynthia Pyatt, Kelley Nelson, & Nancy Tindall present today also
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Heather Eads & Arika Abdolrazagh with 3 - 4 year-olds
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Ashley Krajczar and Amy Kapp with 3 - 4 year-olds
2 7 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers Lacy Ardenault and Marissa Fischer with 5 year-olds
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Amanda Brennecke & Samantha Brennecke

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the 2-3 year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 inch chipping paint on the walls on the side of the main door.
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
12/16/2019
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The hangings/draperies in Mrs. Treiber's classroom, and Mrs. Kapp's classroom 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.

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Compliance Date
6/4/2020
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
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: Michelle Mosello.
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 obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Lacey Arsenault needs 2 hours for 2018 and 9 hours for 2019, Amanda Brennecke needs 8 for 2018 and 3 for 2019, Ellie Growe needs 8 for 2018 and 3 for 2019, Megan Schoor needs 8 for 2018 and 3 for 2019, Ghazalch Abdolrazagh needs 3 for 2019, Samantha Brennecke needs 3 for 2019, Ashley Davis needs 3 for 2019, Isabelle DeFrancesco needs 11 for 2019, Jennifer DeRoy needs 9 for 2019, Marissa Fischer needs 3 for 2019, Kristine Holloway needs 3 for 2019, Amy Kapp needs 9 for 2019, Linda Kircher needs 10 for 2019, Ashley Krajczar needs 2 for 2019, Caroline LaMonica needs 9 for 2019, Sarah Peters needs 9 for 2019, Cynthia Pyatt needs 3 for 2019, Michaela Redohl needs 3 for 2019, Kelly Reed needs 9 for 2019, Andrea Treiber needs 10 for 2019, Alyssa Robinson needs 3 for 2019.
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.

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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Ashley Davis.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

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Compliance Date

Violation
The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another day care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
12/16/2019
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 one child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 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 immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the 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 on file as required.

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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by there were no available records for Michela Redohl, and Alyssa Robinson .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (11) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

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Compliance Date
12/16/2019
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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.

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Compliance Date
12/16/2019
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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