DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MARY MARGARET'S DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER

000472331

(314) 868-2775

10055 HALLS FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136

AUNTIE MARGARET'S DAY CARE, INC.



 

HENDERSON, RETHA LEE

mmdc10055hallsferry@yahoo.com

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

94

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/23/2021

12:32 PM

3:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2404938214


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/04/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/10/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 09/01/1992
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/01/1992
POLICIES 09/01/1992
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/10/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/01/1992
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/01/1992
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/01/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/09/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/25/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/21/1994
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/01/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/01/1992
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/13/1989
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/08/2016
APPLICATION 06/21/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/21/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/21/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/21/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/21/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/05/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:15PM   9/24/2010
  7:45AM   8:15AM   9/24/2010



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Henderson, teacher, was present with 4 children, ages 7 months to 12 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katina Cable, teacher, was present with 4 children, ages 14 months to 18 months.
2 15 MIXED Andrea Wilson, teacher, and Asia James, teacher, were present with 15 children, ages 2 to 3 years. Seven (2) year-olds were present in the group.
2 17 MIXED Carla James, teacher, and Retha Henderson, director, were present with 17 children, ages 4 to 5 years.
2 19 SCHOOL AGE Dorothy Henderson, teacher, and Andrew Verges teacher, were present with 19 children, ages 6-12 years.

 
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 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 there is a hole in the fence separating the infant/toddler and preschool/ school age play ground that has an opening of at least ten inches. There are two areas in the fence facing the parking lot that are detached and provides enough space for a person to exit the playground area.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by leaves and trash were present in a pile near the side fence of the infant/toddler play area. There is a drain that leads off into the infant/toddler play area that has resulted in a massive pile of mud.
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 3.5 inches by 4 inches. The gaps in the fence were located in the preschool/school aged playground.
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
6/28/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, one hula hoops, in the infant/toddler play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the hula hoop was broken.
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
7/23/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for Asia James.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by three children's files did not contain school age medical reports. .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Child C immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 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 immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the 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 on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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