DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LOT-A-LUV CORPORATION

001534085

(314) 868-9100

9859 HALLS FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4048

LOT-A-LUV CORPORATION

5 HILLOW CT
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-3498

BURNS, BETTY

LOTALUV2@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

100

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/21/2022

9:35 AM

10:57 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2425785041


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/07/2005
POLICIES 05/14/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2001
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/09/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/21/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/09/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/21/2001
SAMPLE FORMS 05/09/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2001
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/10/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/10/2001
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/21/2013
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/18/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/16/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/11/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/14/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/30/2022
STAFF SHEET 04/11/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/21/2022
APPLICATION 03/19/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/18/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/30/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  1:00PM   3:00PM   10/25/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 16
Total Children 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Smith and Melissa Green present with six children, ages 18-months-old to 22-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shirley Farmer and Evelyn Buie present with four children, ages 5-months-old to 15-months-old
3 11 MIXED Shirley Peoples, Jordan Thomas, and Bobbie Watson present with eleven children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
2 18 MIXED Pamela McCuller and Leigh Thomas present with eighteen children, ages 4-years-old to 8-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Betty Burns, LaBirdia Moore, and Delores Salmon present with no children in attendance
2 15 PRESCHOOL Creasire Wright- Reeves and Chantee Leonard present with fifteen children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Cynthia Brown and Verilyn Little present with seven children, all 2-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Chantee Leonard within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: medication in a pill box. The item(s) was/were located in a staff purse and cooler/lunch box in the unused toddler space.
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
6/21/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the back side of the building and the right side of the building had chipping/peeling paint exposing brick and/or red paint..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the door around the preschool building on the left side of the building was peeling and/chipping around the door frame.
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
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
Compliance
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: Marlene Dorsey needs 2 more hours, Melissa Green needs 10 more hours, and Jordan Thomas needs 1 more hour.
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

Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Jordan Thomas, Verilyn Little, Cynthia Brown, Marlene Dorsey, Evelyn Buie, Melissa Green, and Monique Sleets.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical 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 Jordan Thomas medical exam needs the 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. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and 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 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
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
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