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

11/09/2021

7:38 AM

9:37 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

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DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/12/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/12/2021
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 07/12/2021
STAFF SHEET 06/21/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/06/2021
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: 6
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 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Maxine McGinnis, teacher, was present with 4 children, ages 2 months to 9 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Henderson, teacher, and Katina Cable, teacher, were present with 7 children, ages 12 months to 13 months.
1 9 MIXED Andrew Verges, teacher, was present with 9 children, ages 4 to 5 years.
2 13 MIXED Andrea Wilson, teacher, and Dorothy Henderson, teacher, were present with thirteen children, ages 2 to 3 years
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Retha Henderson, director, was present with no children.

 
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 fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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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
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
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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 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
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, slide/jungle gym, in the preschool/school age playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the cover over the slide has become detached and presents a hazard to the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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 one 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
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Compliance Date
11/9/2021
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
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
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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
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
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Compliance Date
10/14/2021
Violation
Five child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of 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
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Compliance Date
10/27/2021
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
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Compliance Date

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