DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMALL NATION FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE

000621376

(314) 764-0773

6457 PLATEAU AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-3407

SANDERS, CHARLOTTE RENEE



 

SANDERS, CHARLOTTE RENEE

cscharchar7@yahoo.com


JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

06/21/2021

9:10 AM

10:41 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2403029787


DocumentDocument-Date
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/30/1994
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/07/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/13/1994
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/1995
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/07/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/14/1995
POLICIES 11/07/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 11/07/1995
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/07/1995
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 11/07/1995
APPLICATION 08/28/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/28/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/22/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/14/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   10/15/2019
  7:30AM   8:30AM   10/15/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 1
Total Children 3
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 MIXED Stacia Sanders, child care provider, was present with three children, ages 9 months, 2 years and 6 years.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the basement area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the closet door was splintered at the bottom and along the side, the inside of the door was exposed, and the door panel was detaching.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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: bottle of Downy, laundry detergent, bleach, and hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in the laundry room and the bottle of Downy propped open the utility closet with the drain. The hand sanitizer and bleach bottle were sitting on top of the cubbie near the changing table.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
6/21/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: nail polish remover. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked bedroom upstairs.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety 2 (C) 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
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 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
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Compliance Date
6/21/2021
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/21/2021
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 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
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/21/2021
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by no plan was available in the basement or the living room of the child care facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 C 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 and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Charlotte Sanders (3 clock hours) and Stacia Sanders (12 clock hours).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. 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 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individual was present on the premises that presented a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the children as evidenced by Charlotte Sanders was issued a letter of ineligibility on December 16, 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household 5 states: Any household member or any person present at the home during hours in which child care is provided shall not present a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the children.
Correction Required
No person who presents a threat to children shall be on the premises during child care hours.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Charlotte Sanders and Stacia Sanders.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . 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
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The use of diapering products did not meet requirements as evidenced by diapering product(s) were not labeled with the child’s name.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program 1 (E) 3 states: Disposable tissues or wipes shall be used to cleanse the child at each time of diapering. Any diapering creams, powders, or other products applied at the time of diapering shall be provided by the parent(s) and labeled with the child's name.
Correction Required
Diapering products shall be provided and used as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/21/2021
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there were no child attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Child attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/21/2021
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there were no caregiver/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily attendance records for all caregivers shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Caregiver/Volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/21/2021
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 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
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Compliance Date
6/21/2021
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance