DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE FLANCE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002444724

(314) 881-0881

1908 OFALLON ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63106-3259

FLANCE MANAGEMENT, INC.



 

OMEROVIC, ISMETA

iomerovic@flancecenter.org

Incorporated

MARLA CHRISCO

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

154

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 64 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/21/2021

9:00 AM

11:40 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

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DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/28/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/28/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 05/14/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/14/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/24/2014
POLICIES 05/14/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/24/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/14/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/24/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/24/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/2013
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/06/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/05/2020
APPLICATION 03/05/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/05/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/20/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/16/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/22/2014
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/14/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 14
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 23
Total Children 65
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff members Aurdeen Clarkson and Hamda Ali were present with six infants/toddlers whose ages ranged from five months old to thirteen months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff members Sharon Smith and Skyler Buckles were present with six infants/toddlers whose ages ranged from five months old to seventeen months old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff member Paris Holt was present with four children whose ages ranged from fourteen months old to eighteen months old.
2 7 MIXED Staff members Sara Lapusan and Sabrina Abdulaziz were present with seven children whose ages ranged from twenty-one months old to two years old.
2 8 MIXED Staff members LeAyna Patton and Muna Abdi were present with eight children whose ages ranged from twenty months old to two years old.
2 5 MIXED Staff members Shamsi Fereji and Lauversie Seiber were present with five children whose ages ranged from twenty months old to two years old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff present in the facility that were not counted in ratio included Director Ismeta Omerovic, teacher Danyetta Dobynes, front desk worker Sierra Medina, and enrollment coordinator Latrice Dinking.
3 12 PRESCHOOL Staff members Alexandria Reedus, Margo Wiggins, and Minnie Connors were present with twelve children whose ages ranged from three years old to five years old.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Staff members Rochelle Mullins and Lauren Unnerstall were present with six children whose ages ranged from three years old to four years old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Staff member Judith Johnson was present with six three-year-old's.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff members Laura Muhammad and Muna Haji were present with five two-year-old's.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 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 observation of a broken and splintered triangular block, which was accessible to the children in the play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/21/2021
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by Muna Haji and Muna Abdi have completed Safe Sleep training, however it is not documented in the Toolbox.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sabrina Abdulaziz 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Sabrina Abdulaziz.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Laura Muhammad and Luversia Seiber need yes/no boxes completed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by Child F needs authorization for emergency medical box completed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when child A was injured by a broken building block with sharp edge on December 17, 2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 4 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include child's address.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
5 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
3 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
3 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 Shamsi Fereji and Luversia Seiber.
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
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed