DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNIVERSITY CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER

000186847

(314) 726-0148

6646 VERNON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63130

UNIVERSITY CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER



 

MILLKAMP, LAURA

uccc@uccc.org

Incorporated

KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

180

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

30 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/07/2022

8:10 AM

10:49 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2415595655


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/09/1980
SAMPLE FORMS 06/09/1980
POLICIES 06/09/1980
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/09/1980
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/09/1980
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/09/1980
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/09/1980
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/09/1980
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/09/1980
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/09/1980
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/09/1980
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/09/1980
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/09/1980
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/25/2013
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/15/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/30/2016
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/07/2021
APPLICATION 10/08/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/24/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/07/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/20/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/22/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/04/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/07/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 15
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Carol Jackson and Tashay Maxwell present with 1 child, 6m old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Casey May present with 3 children, all 1yr old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Annie Martin present with 4 children, ages 8m-1yr old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Grace Gorski present with 4 children, all 1yr old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sha'Neka Finger present with 2 children, ages 10-1yr old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Hannah Wos, Laura Millkamp, Jessica Sims, Melinda Looby, and Alicia Herlihy present with no children in attendance
2 3 PRESCHOOL Samantha Easter and Brittany Brewer present with 3 children, ages 3-4yrs old
1 4 PRESCHOOL Christine Grosch present with 4 children, ages 3-5ysr old
1 6 PRESCHOOL Tim Morgan present with 6 children, ages 3-5yrs old
1 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Bernarda Cater present with 2 children, both 2yrs old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Patricia Hegger, Jason Fishman, Mary Gaston, Anthony Lloyd, Erika Bonds, Teri Alexander, Paula Ayers, Veronica Blockton, Brittany Brewer, Tamia Carr, Tameka Cook, Kristina Eason, Samantha Easter, Grace Gorski, Alicia Herlihy, Kimberly James, Desiree Jason, Tiara Jones, Emirilda Kajo, Shirin Khaleghain, Melinda Looby, Anne Martin, Tashay Maxwell, Casey May, Jada Miller, Laura Millkamp,Maxwell Montaldo,Amanda Mosley, Lakeisha Rose, Tia Turner, Derek Vajda, Kimberly Whitamker, Shineka Young 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/7/2022
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, promulgated as of 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/7/2022
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
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Emirilda Kajo, and Laura Millkamp, .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Bernarda Carter, Sha'Neka Finger, Desiree Jason, Jada Miller, Amanda Mosley, Patricia Owen, Lakeisha Rose, Tia Turner.
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

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 Mary Gaston, Anthony Llyod, Sha'Neka Finger, Desiree Jason, Jada Miller, Amanda Mosley, Lakeisha Rose, Jessica Sims, Tia Turner, Shineka Young 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 Mary Gaston, Anthony Llyod, Erika Bonds, Kristina Eason, Sha'Neka Finger, Desiree Jason, Jada Miller, Lakeisha Rose, Jessica Sims, Tia Turner, Shineka Young.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that one child needs an update diet plan (page 2).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Bernarda Carter, Mary Gaston, Jada Miller, Maxwell Montaldo, Timothy Morgan, Anthony Lloyd, and Lakeisha Rose.
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