DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPIEGEL, LAVINA GALE

001749791

(314) 968-0000

3135 S BRENTWOOD BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63144

SPIEGEL, LAVINA GALE

2446 HIGH SCHOOL DR
BRENTWOOD
MO  63144

JOHNSTON, CRISTINA GALE

BRIGHTBEGINNINGS123@YAHOO.COM


CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 29 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/04/2022

8:52 AM

11:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2415349913


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/31/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/31/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/31/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/31/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/31/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/31/2011
POLICIES 08/31/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 08/31/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/31/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/31/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/20/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/20/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/31/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/30/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/03/2018
STAFF SHEET 10/11/2018
APPLICATION 10/11/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/31/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/03/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/10/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/03/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/18/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/04/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 9
Total Children 38
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amy Bowen teacher was present with four children ages 12 weeks to one years old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kaylynn Buck temp teacher was present with four children ages eight weeks to one years old
2 6 MIXED Lakeda Wilson teacher and Jada Brown temp teacher, were present with six children ages one to two years old
1 4 MIXED Dionne Jones temp teacher was present with four children ages one to two years old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cristina Johnston, Director was present without children
1 9 PRESCHOOL Natalie Otten teacher was present with nine children ages three to five years old
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Aislinn Huber teacher and India Fowler temp teacher, were present with eleven children ages two years old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Cristina Johnston, Lakeda Wilson, Peggy Ellis, Aislinn Huber, Natalie Otten, Angie Otten, Amy Bowen, India Fowler, Kaylynn Buck, Jada Brown, and Dionne Jones within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/4/2022
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Amy Bowen needs 5.25 hours, Cristina Johnston needs 8.50 hours, Natalie Otten needs 11 hours, and Lakeda Wilson needs five hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2022
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children, ages 1 year old, were cared for by 3 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2022
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for temporary workers; India Fowler, Kaylynn Buck, Jada Brown, and Dionne Jones.
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