DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

NEW NORTHSIDE FAMILY LIFE CENTER, INC.

000397735

(314) 385-5811

5939 GOODFELLOW BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63147

NEW NORTHSIDE FAMILY LIFE CENTER, INC.



 

DEAN, JANICE C

jdean916@hotmail.com


ALESIA MORGAN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

122

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/13/2021

9:11 AM

10:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2399842469


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 06/23/1993
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/23/1993
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/23/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/23/1993
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/23/1993
SAMPLE FORMS 06/23/1993
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/23/1993
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/23/1993
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/23/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/23/1993
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/23/1993
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/23/1993
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/26/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/26/2019
APPLICATION 08/14/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/16/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/16/2019
STAFF SHEET 08/16/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/16/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/19/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/09/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 13
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Classroom 1 Jessica Mitchell -teacher Evelyn Moore- teacher present with 4 children 6m-10m
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Classroom 1 other side Jeania Cash -teacher Shaquina Johnson teacher present with 4 children ages 15m-21m
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Steven Williams- greeter Janice Dean Director Janice MItchell- Business Tamara Cheers- Church Administrator
1 6 PRESCHOOL Classroom 3 Kim Williams present with 6 children ages 3
1 3 PRESCHOOL Classroom 4 Natasha Whitehead present with 3 children aged 2
1 8 PRESCHOOL Classroom 5 Patricia Meeks present with 8 children aged 3-4
2 8 PRESCHOOL Classroom 8 Courtney Sims-teacher Hattie Duncan -teacher present with ages 4-5 years 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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 8 children ages 6 months -20 months where being cared for in classroom #2 which is an approved preschool classroom .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/13/2021
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the closet of classroom #4 on the floor and inside the bottom of the shelves in the toddler classroom.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/13/2021
Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The infant/toddler space had groups that were not separated by a partition.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/13/2021
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, diapering table, in the infant classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by dirt and dead insects were observed inside the storage cabinets and tape/residue was observed on the outside of the cabinet doors.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Brenda Carter, Janice Dean, Hattie Duncan, Shaquina Johnson, Patricia Meeks, Jessica Mitchell, Evelyn Moore, Courtney Sims, NeTasha Whitehead, and Kim Williams need 12 clock hours.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for NeTasha Whitehead as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a day care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a day care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/5/2021
Violation
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not signed by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/5/2021
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 2 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/5/2021
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
7 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/5/2021
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/5/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jeania Cash and Jessica Mitchell.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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