DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #8

000566534

(314) 837-0900

13775 NEW HALLS FERRY RD
FLORISSANT
MO  63033-3028

TENDERCARE ACADEMY INC.



 

HURST, TARA LYNN

willieg33@aol.com

Incorporated

SHALINDA WALLACE

1 MONTH - 14 YEARS

121

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/04/2021

9:00 AM

11:19 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2405598395


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/09/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/10/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/20/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/10/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/22/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/23/1994
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/23/1993
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/28/1993
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/02/1993
POLICIES 10/20/1993
SAMPLE FORMS 10/23/1993
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/04/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/1993
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/20/1993
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/08/1993
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/08/1993
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/18/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/20/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/23/1993
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/23/1993
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/20/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/20/2017
APPLICATION 09/21/2019

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   11/19/2015
  7:00AM   8:00AM   11/19/2015



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 10
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 14
Total Children 81
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Hertii Bell & Ms. Patrece Martin (teachers)- Ages 19-23 Months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Mary Lucas & Ms. Dominique Carothers (teachers)- Ages 4 weeks 15 months.
2 15 MIXED Ms. Lakendre Johnson & Ms. Shirley Riley (teacher)- Ages 2-3.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tara Hurst- Director, Shawntell Miller-Assistant Director, and Lakeisha Turner- Cook are also present today.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Ms. Amy Pearson (teacher)- Ages 3-4.
2 22 SCHOOL AGE Ms. Marva Marshall & Ms. Brittney Hayes (teacher)- Ages 6-10.
1 10 SCHOOL AGE Ms. Terry Heard- (teacher) Ages 5.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Denise Blanco (teacher)- Ages 2.

 
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a whole located on the ground that leads to the fence that poses a tripping hazard for children on the infant/toddler playground that needs to be filled in.
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

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
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an in a bouncy seat.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/4/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Dominque Carothers and Lakendre Johnson did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) 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
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
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 unknown.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Lakendre Johnson as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Lakendre Johnson.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . 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
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
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 30-62.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 1. 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 by parents and labeled with the child's name.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/4/2021
19 CSR 30-62.192 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 30-62.192 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
One 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

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lakendre Johnson.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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