DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BEGINNING STEPS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC

002415103

(314) 349-1722

4601 LEE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-2432

BEGINNING STEPS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

REID, CANDICE SHAVON

LLVILLAGE10@YAHOO.COM


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

15

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

3 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/11/2021

7:25 AM

8:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2406229630


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/21/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/12/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/12/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/10/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/10/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/12/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/29/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/10/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/21/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/10/2017
POLICIES 10/10/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/10/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/10/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/14/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 06/19/2018
APPLICATION 11/12/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/21/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/10/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/10/2020
STAFF SHEET 11/08/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/20/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/10/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/10/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/21/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   12/10/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 PRESCHOOL Candice Reid present with 3 children, ages 2-3yrs 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 walls located on the 1/2 door between the two preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a crack running down about a foot long starting at the top right corner of the door.
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 walls located on the 1/2 door between the infant and preschool space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was an area of chipping paint near the handle.
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 near the entrance door was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was concrete exposed, there are 5-6 floor tiles missing.
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 the wood barriers keeping the mulch in place was broken and splintered at the corner closest to the door used to enter the facility.
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 walls located near the entrance door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a large rectangular hole where the wall meets the floor.
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 electrical outlets were not covered in that there was an outlet in the infant space that did not have a cover.
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
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the glider in the preschool space was soiled with a black residue on the cushions.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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
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