DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CUDDLES DAY CARE CENTER CORP.

001495029

(314) 801-7700

3815 SHACKELFORD RD
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-1549

CUDDLES DAY CARE CENTER CORP.

4666 BEHLMANN FARMS BLVD
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-2857

JOHNSON, TRINA CASSANDRA

tcuddles@att.net

Incorporated

SHALINDA WALLACE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

107

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

11/03/2021

8:20 AM

10:49 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2411763177


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/30/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/26/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/08/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 04/26/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/08/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/26/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/08/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/08/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/18/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/26/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/02/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/08/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/08/2016
POLICIES 03/08/2016
APPLICATION 03/04/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/17/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/17/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/20/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/25/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/03/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/20/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/17/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   5:30PM   6/16/2016
  8:30AM   9:30AM   6/16/2016



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 7
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Ruth Gikuhe and Ms. Teresa Ngari (Teachers)- Ages 11 to 20 months.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ms. Trina Johnson- Director
2 9 PRESCHOOL Ms. Tara Cook (Teacher)- Ages 4-5.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Javonna Harris & Ms. Rachel Kilgore (Teachers)- Ages 2.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one screen to the windows outside of the preschool room that leads outside.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Ruth Gikuhe.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . 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 facility 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Ruth Gikuhe, who was hired on 6/1/21.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 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 two child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 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

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Four 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
5 CSR 25-500.222 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 field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Tara Cook.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 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

5 CSR 25-600.040 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