DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MORNING STAR ACADEMY LLC

002909428

(314) 745-9134

9424 GUTHRIE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63134-3914

MORNING STAR ACADEMY LLC



 

JOHNSON, MALIKAH R

morningstaracademy1010@gmail.com


ANGELA R JONES

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/30/2022

11:44 AM

2:30 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2430105359


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 12/30/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/04/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/14/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/19/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/19/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/14/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/14/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/14/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/04/2021
POLICIES 01/19/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 03/14/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/31/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/14/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/04/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/14/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/14/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/14/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/14/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/14/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/07/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/31/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/05/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/04/2021




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 2
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 17 MIXED Jyra Robinson and Marnisha Lane is present with seventeen children ages 10-months-old to 4-years-old. There are four children 10-months-old to 11-months-old and thirteen children 2-years-old to 4-years-old. Bionka Madison (teacher), Tonya Jones, and Sonya Olivia(teacher) arrived during inspection.

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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three outlets did not have electric covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning agents such as sanitizer, bleach, and Lysol spray, . The item(s) was/were located a open cabinet accessible to children .
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
8/30/2022
Violation
The floors located infant/toddler area and entrance area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the floors are sticky and in the entry area, the floor has a bubble that has caused a tripping hazard.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for a protected crawl area were not met in that a protected area was not provided.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. (II) states: A crawl area protected by stable dividers shall be provided. The area shall have a resilient and washable floor covering which shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used.
Correction Required
A protected crawl area shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by water hose was untangled and on the ground causing tripping hazard. container filled with water .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/30/2022
Violation
The observed surface area under plastic slide, from which a child might fall consists of concrete.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/30/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/30/2022
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by 10-month-old was napping on a pillow with a stuffed animal on his back.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/30/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by Bionka Madison.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

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 seventeen children, ages 10 months to 4-years-old, were cared for by two 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
8/30/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior were not used with infant/toddler children as evidenced by staff Marnisha Lane was yelling at children upon arrival .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 6. states: Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The daily activities for infants and toddlers did not include developmental and exploratory play experiences.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 1. states: Developmental and exploratory play experiences and free choices of play appropriate to the interests, needs, and desires of infants and toddlers;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate activities for infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/30/2022
Violation
Requirements for supervised nap period was not met as evidenced by a child was not placed on his/her back to sleep.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. A. states: A child under twelve (12) months of age shall be placed on his/her back to sleep.
Correction Required
Children under 12 months of age should be placed on his/her back to sleep.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/30/2022
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Tonya Jones, Jyra Robinson, and Bionka Madison.
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 licensed, regulated, or registered child care 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