DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STARLIGHT ACADEMY, LLC

002761980

(314) 309-3369

10451 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA DR
ST ANN
MO  63074-1805

STARLIGHT ACADEMY, LLC



 

MURPHY, DANYELL TERRELL-MARIE

dmurphy@starlightacademystl.com


CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

06/21/2021

12:00 PM

4:30 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2402649471


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/21/2021
APPLICATION 04/22/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/23/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/23/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/23/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/23/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/23/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/14/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/23/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/21/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/23/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/08/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/23/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/08/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/21/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/23/2019
POLICIES 04/23/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/14/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 04/23/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/23/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/23/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/09/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/08/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/21/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/12/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 14
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 12
Total Children 63
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Courtney Griffin and Taylor Johnson teachers, were present with eight children age one years old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jada Baylor, teacher was present with four children ages 5 months to one year old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Camille Murphy and Erin Townsend were present with eight children age one years old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Danyell Murphy and Leona Potter were present without children
1 10 PRESCHOOL Lisa Distenfano, teacher was present with ten children age 4 years old
2 12 PRESCHOOL Brittany Webber and Julia Apal, teachers were present with twelve children ages three years old
1 15 SCHOOL AGE Caribbean Davis, teacher was present with fifteen children ages 5-6 years old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Kyla Grant teacher was present with six children ages two years 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jada Baylor, Lisa Distenfano, Courtney Griffin, Taylor Johnson, Danyell Murphy, Leona Potter, Britnney Webber, Janae Simms, Lynka Davis and Farreion Williams within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, promulgated as of 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured is 12 inches.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located one year old class was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dry wall exposed on the blue wall.
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
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open window.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material.
Correction Required
Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2021
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 date of the drill was not recorded.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's emergency procedure plan did not include system of parental notification and re-unification.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 4. H. states: System of contact for parents of children and notification of parents of the plan to assist in re-unification;
Correction Required
Facilities emergency procedure must include required components.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, caterpillar, the picnic table, and slide, in the three year old playground and the IT playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the caterpillar was detached and not properly put together for intended use, the picnic table had holes/cracks with sharp edges, and the slide had a broken lever piece.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 1 child file did not have Authorization for Emergency Care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by the snack was missing 1 component.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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