DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUNG EXPRESSIONS CHILD CARE CENTER AND PRESCHOOL, LLC

002443298

(314) 837-3700

2939 PATTERSON RD
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-1415

YOUNG EXPRESSIONS CHILD CARE CENTER AND PRESCHOOL, LLC



 

WALKER, DORCAS DENISE

youngexpressions@yahoo.com


CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

90

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 2943 PATTERSON RD, FLORISSANT, MO; 2943 PATTERSON RD: 6 WEEKS THROUGH 5 YEARS; 2939 PATTERSON RD: 5 YEARS THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

05/18/2021

2:36 PM

4:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2400062050


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/17/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 12/17/2013
POLICIES 12/17/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/17/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/17/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/17/2013
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/23/2013
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/21/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/21/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/17/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/17/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/24/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/24/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/17/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/12/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/06/2015
STAFF SHEET 12/11/2019
APPLICATION 12/04/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/03/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/10/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/09/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 8
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sidau Meal and Keydra Lawrence teachers were present with four children age one and one two year old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lizzy Jones-Teacher was present with two eight month old babies and two one year old children
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Dorcas Walker-Director and Charlene Walker-Assistant were present without children
1 10 PRESCHOOL Mia Nelson-Teacher was present with ten children of these children two to three years old. Of these children, one child was two years old
1 10 PRESCHOOL Nicole Epps-Teacher was present with nine children age five and one four year old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Shoyin Gaston-teacher was present with eight two year old

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the trim around the sink in the I/T unit was missing.
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

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the kitchen would not close.
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
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Compliance Date
5/13/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: chlorox bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the closet in the kitchen and under the kitchen sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/13/2021
Violation
The floors located in the school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a tile was missing at the entrance to the student bathroom.
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

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 on the side playground, several fence posts were broken or loose from the mounting posts. Screws and nails were exposed.
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
5/14/2021
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located school age bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling baseboard behind toilet.
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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, bleach water, lysol aresol spray, and fragrence plug in . The item(s) was/were located in the school classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/13/2021
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/13/2021
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An exit located in the back I/T classroom was blocked by a large carpet, a table and chairs and a baby seat.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Dejai Walker needs 3 clock hours and Joyce Williams needs 4 clock hours for 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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 Dajai Walker.
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

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 12.21.20.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/11/2021
Violation
The policy did not include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 1. states: The policy shall list the licensee’s expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep.
Correction Required
The policy shall include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/30/2021
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
Compliance
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