DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL, LLC

002367068

(314) 781-4011

6500 ARSENAL ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-2433

CREATIVE NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL, LLC



 

SCHMITT, ERICA RENEE

erica.schmitt@me.com


TANISHA BELL

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

42

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES 6506 ARSENAL, ST. LOUIS, MO 63139-2433; 6500 ARSENAL: CAPACITY-16;AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS; 6500 ARSENAL: CAPACITY 26; 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS; 6506 ARSENAL: CAPACITY 8;AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS, I/T ONLY
 
Inspection Information

08/04/2022

9:17 AM

11:04 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/24/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/24/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/18/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/18/2012
POLICIES 07/18/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/18/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/24/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/05/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/18/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/18/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/18/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2012
APPLICATION 05/16/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/13/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/01/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/13/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/09/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/09/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/07/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/26/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/09/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/07/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/07/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 9
Total Children 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Julia Temme and Jessica Faulkner (teachers) were present with five children, 3-months-old-12-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mary Hackett and Lydia Parker (teachers) were present with seven children, 13-months-old-23-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Erica Schmitt (director) was present with no children in attendance.
3 15 PRESCHOOL Kate Sudholt, Ally Cavenaile, and Joanna Gubser (teachers) were present with fifteen children, 3-years-old-5-years-old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Keisha Hall-Moore (teacher) was present with five children, 2-years-old-3-years-old.

 
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
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

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
The walls located next to the bathtub in the preschool bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole (2 1/2 to 3 inches) was observed at the bottom of the wall..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a vent was detached with a 1 inch gap between it and the wall. .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Mary Hackett and Erica Schmitt, .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bergin Wheeler and Adrianna Smith 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

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
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