DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING

000174378

(314) 865-5244

3901 RUSSELL BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-3709

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING



 

JACKSON, ANTOINETTE MARIE

tjackson@cornerstonecenterstl.org

Incorporated

DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

166

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO; 3901 RUSSELL BLVD: 140 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 16 YEARS; 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE: 26 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

01/20/2021

9:35 AM

1:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2392509215


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/01/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/19/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/24/2020
APPLICATION 08/11/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/19/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/09/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/09/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/27/2020
POLICIES 09/14/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/01/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 01/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/01/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/01/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/01/1997
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/14/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/16/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 23
Total Children 92
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Laronda Lewis & Ms. Tennille King- Ages 3 months to 16 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Marian Crane & Ms. Christina Buckley- Ages 2 months to 13 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Jessica Lee & Ms. Adrian Brown- Ages 10 months to 22 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Lakita Wofford-Bates & Ms. Kania Kendrick- Ages- 1 to 23 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Tanisha Tunstall and Michelle Campbell- Ages 18 months to 2 years old.
2 7 MIXED Ms. Sarah Henphill & Ms. Audrey Floyd- Ages 2-3.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Mr. Weston Lundy & Ms. Kathy Podor- Ages 3-5.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Ms. Wendy Robinson & Ms. Teresa Prince- Ages 3-5. Director Antoinette (Toni) Jackson is present during the inspection.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Ms. Constance Moment- Ages 3-5.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Ms. Debbie Novara & Ms. Vanessa Anthony- Ages 3-5.
1 2 SCHOOL AGE Ms. Julie Scherck- Ages 7 to 11.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Debra Clark & Ms. Elizabeth West- Ages 2.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Jeanette Johnson- Ages 2.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The floors located in the infant/toddler nap rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by the floors were visibly dirty and a black substance was noticed on the floor near the crib wheels.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 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: Sarah Hemphill needs 1 hour for 2020 and Julie Scherck needs 4 hours for 2020.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for the following staff member(s): Audrey Ladage.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (M) states: Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Julie Scherk did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/20/2021
Violation
One 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/20/2021
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/20/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance