DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

AGAPE' ACADEMY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

000271629

(314) 725-5262

7400 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63130

AGAPE SCHOOLS



 

GRIFFIN, DONNA M

AGAPEDMG2003@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 15 YEARS

288

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

21 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 42 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/22/2021

8:30 AM

5:56 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2402808857


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/17/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/10/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 04/24/1992
POLICIES 04/24/1992
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/07/1991
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/07/1991
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/24/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/07/1991
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/25/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/11/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/10/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/24/1992
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/02/1998
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/04/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/07/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/07/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/17/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/17/2021
STAFF SHEET 05/17/2021
APPLICATION 04/02/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/04/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/17/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/01/2021




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 19
Total Children 115
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ronera Perkins teacher was present with two children age one years old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Karen Baker teacher was present with three children age one years old
6 64 MIXED Briasia Brown, Erica Griffin, Ashley Roseman, Laron Cosby, Jasmine Thompson, and Sharon Vaughn teachers were present with sixty four children ages five to thirteen years old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Donna Griffin and Assistant Director Katherine Morris were present without children
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Lamark Vaughn and Carlosse Jones janitors were present without children
1 9 PRESCHOOL Alisa Felton teacher was present with nine children age three years old
2 8 PRESCHOOL Shirley Brown Walker teacher and Dominique Peoples helper were present with eight children age three years old
1 10 PRESCHOOL Zakia Harris teacher was present with ten children age four years old
1 8 PRESCHOOL Kimberly Parson teacher was present with eight children age four years old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Tanisha Ballard teacher was present with six children age two years old
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Kiarra Vaughn teacher was present with five children age 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
Compliance
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 two year old bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the floor was buckling and base board was detaching.
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 floors located in the IT bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tiles are heavily stained between the toilets..
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 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 the opening was wide enough for a child to walk through and the gate was not closed or latched on the side of the building..
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
Violation
The walls located in Room 114 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a power box detached from the 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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that an electrical outlet in Room 102 was missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
Violation
The walls located in Room 146 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by detached base board under the chalk board and house keeping area.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by debris and trash throughout the playground.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of weeds/sticks, branches along fence line, overgrowth of grass in playground and standing water in a bucket .
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
Submit Documentation

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 the IT fence was loose and 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by a teacher and a preschool child cut through the IT room..
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VIII) states: Infant/toddler areas may not be used by staff or older children as passageways to other areas of the building.
Correction Required
Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
Violation
The walls located in Rooms 102, 127 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the walls..
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located in Room 146 under the desk.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that Rooms 114, 102, 144 and 146 had missing outlet covers..
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted by each telephone, specifically the radio station and local/fire police.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the basketball hoop, flower pot, and Hummer truck, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken, cracked, and sharp edges.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/22/2021
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: Judonna Adams needs 2.5 hours, Shirley Brown needs 3 hours, Aneisha Collie needs 6.5 hours, Erika Griffin needs 1 hour, Kimberlin Parson needs 3 hours, Jasmine Thompson needs 5 hours, and Lauron Thompson needs 7.75 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
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
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