DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PLAYTIME ACADEMY CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

002825536

(314) 642-8956

1318 N NEWSTEAD AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-2820

PLAYTIME ACADEMY CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

36 ORVIETO CT
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-8626

WATSON, REGINA

sharonpatterson78@yahoo.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 9 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/08/2022

7:50 AM

9:17 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2419341400


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/21/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/15/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/04/2020
STAFF SHEET 05/18/2020
POLICIES 05/15/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/15/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/01/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/10/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/15/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/01/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/01/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/21/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/23/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/18/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/04/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/15/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/14/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/15/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/15/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/15/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/21/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/06/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   8/20/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 4
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rayvin Harmon present with 5 children, ages 6 weeks to 1 year old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brandi Patterson and Jennifer Patterson arrived to the facility about 8:24 am
1 17 PRESCHOOL Paris Mosley present with 17 children, ages 3-4 years old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with water and weed stopper. The item(s) was/were located kitchen with door propped open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/8/2022
Violation
The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by once separated into groups there were four 1 year olds in the middle classroom. The middle classroom is only approved for 3 children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (I) states: For facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided in the facility for each infant and toddler. Space occupied by napping equipment does not have to be deducted from usable floor space;
Correction Required
Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/8/2022
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: propane tank, floor polish, bleach, and laundry detergent. The item(s) was/were located laundry room with door propped open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/8/2022
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
Jennifer Patterson, Dulce Rodriguez, and Aaryonna Gales did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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: Dulce Rodriguez.
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

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: Jennifer Patterson needs 10.5hrs, Dorothy Burgess needs 30mins, Rayvin Harmon needs 12hrs, Chassidy Howard needs 12hrs, Sharon Patterson needs 12hrs, Darmya Reed needs 10hrs, Regina Watson needs 5hrs, Dulce Rodriguez needs 7hrs, and Aaryonna Gales needs 1hr.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children, ages 6 weeks to 1 year old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/8/2022
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children, ages 3-4 years old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/8/2022
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Dulce Rodriguez 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 Dulce Rodriguez.
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

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Regina Watson's medical exam needs yes/no box completed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Medical 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by when CI Sims arrived there was a 1 year old child eating alone in the second I/T classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/8/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
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 Aaryonna Gales.
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