DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LOVING HEARTS CHILD CARE CENTER

001777788

(314) 381-8380

7032 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5142

FLETCHER, FREDRICK JAMES



 

FLETCHER, CAROL ANN

carol.a.mayfield@gmail.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

19 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 7030 NATURAL BRIDGE RD; 7032 NATURAL BRIDGE: CAPACITY OF 34 CHILDREN, 8 UNDER 24 MONTHS; 7030 NATURAL BRIDGE: CAPACITY OF 11 CHILDREN, 6 WKS TO 35 MOS
 
Inspection Information

04/29/2021

9:45 AM

10:05 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2398764655


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/21/2012
POLICIES 05/15/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/15/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/15/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/15/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/15/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/15/2003
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/04/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/04/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/14/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/14/2018
APPLICATION 05/15/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/17/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/17/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/17/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/27/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/16/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   10/20/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 7
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sylvia White and Donnitta Calvert present with 8 children, ages 10w-1yr old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tracy Moore and Janet Wilson present with no children in attendance
2 6 PRESCHOOL Ciera Johnson and Dontaria Bailey present with 6 children, ages 3-5yrs old
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Peccola Elliott present with 4 chidlren, all 2yrs old

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a black tarp coming through the mulch, causing multiple tripping hazards.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/1/2021
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the privacy fence in the I/T playground was not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were multiple areas of peeling paint near the child's play kitchen.
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
2/11/2021
Violation
The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was an area of peeling paint at the bottom corner near the coat hooks.
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
4/5/2021
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the downstairs classroom was not set up for childcare, there were multiple stacks of boxes/toys stacked up that may fall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2021
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the ramp leading from the I/T building was chipping and pealing paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/31/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
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 requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Carol Mayfield Fletcher needs 1hr.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child 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 caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
4/23/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed