DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE HEART OF A CHILD LLC

002362429

(314) 224-5580

7793 ALICIA CT
ST LOUIS
MO  63143

THE HEART OF A CHILD LLC



 

REECE, TERESA K

tkreece2@gmail.com


ALESIA MORGAN

BIRTH - 6 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; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

07/13/2021

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2404061354


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/19/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 06/19/2012
POLICIES 06/19/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/20/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/19/2012
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/19/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/13/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/19/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/19/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/19/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/19/2012
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/19/2012
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION 06/19/2012
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 07/16/2012
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 07/16/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/19/2012
APPLICATION 08/14/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/14/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/19/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/14/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/20/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/11/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.045 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the home where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/16/2021
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a chest freezer that does not lock or latch is located in the front room and accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
5/20/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bleach bottles and floor cleaner. The item(s) was/were located under the kitchen sink in a cabinet with a latch that doesn't work.
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
5/20/2021
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. states: An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/20/2021
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 6. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which effectively cushions the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material. Grass may be an approved resilient material, but if grass becomes worn or sparse, the area must be covered with another approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/25/2021
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Leah Crump.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/9/2021
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

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Compliance Date
6/3/2021
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: Teresa Reese needs 10 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
7/8/2021
Violation
The the assistant(s), Leah Crump, did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (C) states: The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in section (5) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2021
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report was not on file for the assistant and/or volunteer.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/23/2021
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for assistant, Leah Crump.
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
6/23/2021
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 7/22/2020 and 8/28/2019.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of 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
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Compliance Date
6/23/2021
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child enrollment form needs authorization for emergency medical care for The Heart of a Child.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 3 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
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 B states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Family Day Care Homes in Missouri are available in the home for their review.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 C states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child’s development, behavior and individual needs.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 D states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 A states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 7 F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.185 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 one child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.185 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 adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of 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 completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one child's immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.185 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 adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of 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 completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
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
Two 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 30-61.210 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
6/23/2021
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/15/2021
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