DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PLANET CHILD CARE, INC.

001344790

(314) 846-0448

5660 TELEGRAPH RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63129

PLANET CHILD CARE, INC.



 

RAPOSO, KARIN ANNE

J_SCHAD@JUNO.COM

Incorporated

DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

116

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/10/2022

8:56 AM

12:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2415733004


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/01/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/01/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/21/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/27/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/02/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/02/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/30/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/14/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/14/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/21/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/21/1999
POLICIES 07/21/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/27/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/01/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/08/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/13/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/16/2021
STAFF SHEET 11/13/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/01/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/13/2018
APPLICATION 10/12/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/13/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/13/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:45PM   10/17/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 11
Total Children 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Besjana Xhelo, Assistant Teacher, present with 4 children ages 15 months - 24 months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nina Basic and Gina Hackett, Assistant Teachers present with 6 children ages 6 months - 12 months old.
2 9 MIXED Nicole Cammann, Lead Teacher and Elise Elking, Assistant Teacher present with 9 children ages 2-3 years old (5 two year old children present).
2 14 MIXED Sheridan Blaylock and Emma Logan, Lead Teachers present with 14 children ages 4-5 years old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Karin Raposo, Director and Esther Gulley, Cook present.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kayla Dix, Lead Teacher present with 10 children ages 3-4 years old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Megan Mohrhard, Assistant Teacher, present with 7 children all age 2 years old in the infant/toddler unit.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/10/2022
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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a plastic bag and trash was observed.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/10/2022
Violation
The walls located in the toddler classroom and bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a 2" hole was observed on the wall near the toddler bathroom and the wall behind the toddler toilet did not a washable smooth surface. The dry wall behind the toilet was replaced and gaps were present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the infant classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was observed peeling on the wall near the food preparation sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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, a large plastic tub, in the outdoor play area was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the plastic was cracked.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/10/2022
Violation
Furniture/equipment, red plastic container, in the toddler room was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the plastic container was cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/10/2022
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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