DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELANTIS KIDS, LLC

002693830

(314) 571-9976

7141 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63130-2319

ELANTIS KIDS, LLC



 

KING, LANECIA DENISE

elantiskids@gmail.com


NICOLE MAYER

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/20/2022

2:50 PM

5:10 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2416516002


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/11/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/30/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/11/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/11/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/23/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/11/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/11/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/11/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/30/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/23/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/23/2018
POLICIES 05/11/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/22/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/22/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/22/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/22/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/25/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/16/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/01/2021
STAFF SHEET 07/01/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/01/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/06/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/20/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 13
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
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Joyce Curry (teacher) and Clarissa Means present with 3 children ages 12 months through 18 months
2 11 MIXED Lanecia King (Director) and Charlene Thornton (teacher) present with 11 children 3-5 years. Upon arrival, Charlene was in kitchen getting snack
1 5 MIXED Jaida McClure (teacher) present with 5 children 2-3 years

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Walkers and bouncer seats stacked high in the infant/toddler area, and television on stand located between two cribs where toddler could potentially reach. Deep freezer in the kitchen area where children walk to get to the bathroom was not locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located at kitchen entry and front classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped and missing tiles were observed.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by some trash and a water hose were 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare soil showing through under the slide and around the playhouse.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 2-3 year old room and outside the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard detached and laying on the floor in two's room and missing baseboard near bathroom.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the front room by the television was/were not clean as evidenced by a spot of brown residue near the floor.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the child bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by half of toilet paper holder hanging on wall, holes where something was attached to the wall, and loose escutcheon on water faucet handles near the floor.
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
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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
Furniture/equipment, diaper table, in section by the twos room was not in good condition as evidenced by the door was removed and particle board was exposed. The unit needed to be cleaned as there was debris in it.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by bedding was soiled/wet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. 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. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, toy shelves, in preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by two toy shelves were leaning and unstable.
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
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Compliance Date

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: Lanecia King needs 2.25 hours, Jaida McClure needs 2.25, Clarissa Means needs .25, and Terrie Ramoni needs 6.25 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
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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 Jaida McClure as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Clarissa Means. The form was not signed by a healthcare professional.
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
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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
Not Observed
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
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