DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COVENANT ACADEMY CENTER L.L.C.

002738818

(314) 427-1119

8364 MIDLAND BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63114-5925

COVENANT ACADEMY CENTER L.L.C.



 

VICTORIAN, LENORE SUZETTE

CAC8364.midland@att.net


KATHERINE D SIMS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

22

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 9 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/09/2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/19/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/11/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/10/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/19/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/10/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/03/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/01/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/19/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/01/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 10/01/2018
APPLICATION 01/23/2019
POLICIES 10/01/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/01/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/23/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/23/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/23/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/01/2018
STAFF SHEET 01/23/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/14/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/15/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/13/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/15/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/08/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/08/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/19/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   2/19/2019
  7:00AM   8:00AM   2/19/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
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 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 was chipping and peeling paint through the entire fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
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Compliance Date
11/4/2021
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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured over 12inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
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Compliance Date
11/4/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin and plastic bags. The item(s) was/were located under the infant changing table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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
11/4/2021
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
Candace Tate did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 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
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Compliance Date
11/4/2021
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Candace Tate as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 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
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Compliance Date
10/20/2021
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Candace Tate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 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
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Compliance Date
11/9/2021
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not signed by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. 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
9/23/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/23/2021
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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