DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.

001424337

(314) 868-9909

9909 HALLS FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4347

WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.



 

KNOX, SIMONE

weecarecdc1@gmail.com

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 20 SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR; THIS LICENSE INCLUDES 9905 HALLS FERRY AND 9911 HALLS FERRY RD.
 
Inspection Information

10/06/2021

2:20 PM

3:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

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DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/08/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/20/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/02/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/02/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/16/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/16/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/09/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/02/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/17/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/17/2007
POLICIES 11/02/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/02/1999
STAFF SHEET 05/15/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/13/2021
APPLICATION 05/15/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/02/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/10/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/15/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/13/2021




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 5
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jasmine Jackson, teacher present with 3 children that are all 1 years old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ericka Taylor, teacher present with 4 children that are 11 months to 1 years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Joyce McGhee, Managing member present with no children in attendance.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Ronnette Henderson, teacher and Simone Knox, director present with 12 children that are 3 to 4 years old.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 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
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Compliance Date
9/3/2021
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in infant toddler 1c was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping behind the curtain.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
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Compliance Date
7/21/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of tree branches and weeds, card board and napkins on the ground in the play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
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Compliance Date
7/25/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by there was not an emergency plan in each room of child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/18/2021
19 CSR 30-62.092 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 color matt in the infant room 1 A is fraying on the ends, .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, climbing castle slide, blue tunnel, plastic picnic table, pink slide attachment, plastic kitchen set, a couple of broken wooden slats, electrical wire hanging, and , in the play ground space was not in good condition as evidenced by protruding nails coming from the wooden slats and splintering of the wood, disassembled equipment and statement from Simone Knox, director that the equipment is broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 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
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Compliance Date
3/29/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Ronnette Henderson needs 4 clock hours, Alexander McFan needs 6 clock hours, Simone Knox needs 3 clock hours, and Joyce McGhee needs 4 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
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Compliance Date
7/21/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 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