DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE HEART OF A CHILD LLC

002362429

(314) 224-5580

7793 ALICIA CT
ST LOUIS
MO  63143

THE HEART OF A CHILD LLC



 

REECE, TERESA K

tkreece2@gmail.com


NANCY SMITH

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

01/12/2022

11:10 AM

11:34 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2415841744


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/06/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/06/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/19/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 06/19/2012
POLICIES 06/19/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/20/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/19/2012
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/19/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/13/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/19/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/19/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/19/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/19/2012
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/19/2012
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION 06/19/2012
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 07/16/2012
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 07/16/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/19/2012
APPLICATION 08/14/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/16/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/06/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/16/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/19/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/14/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
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 2
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 MIXED Theresa Reece, provider and Leah Dickerson-Crump with children ages 7 mths, 1 year, 1 year, 3 years, 3 years and 5 years

 
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there were 5 children present under the age of 24 months old.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a family child care home is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The provider shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/12/2022
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by twigs, branches, debris from tree scattered through out the yard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/11/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the shed where the lawnnmower and lawn equipment was kept did not have a lock.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/11/2021
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 C states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/11/2021
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.115 Day Care Family and Household
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.185 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 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.185 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 adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of 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 completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/1/2021
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 General Requirements
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance