DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRECIOUS STEPS CHILDCARE FACILITY LLC

002632164

(314) 381-8985

2819 MARCUS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-1902

PRECIOUS STEPS CHILDCARE FACILITY LLC



 

RUSSELL, MARY HERNETTA

juliarussell.faith@gmail.com


REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

18

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/12/2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2432813948


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/25/2022
POLICIES 06/28/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/28/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/28/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/02/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/25/2022
STAFF SHEET 04/25/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/25/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/25/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/02/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/25/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/28/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/29/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/12/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/12/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/28/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/28/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/28/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/02/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/02/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/25/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/25/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/25/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/01/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/17/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The lines of administrative authority were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (I) states: Lines of administrative authority;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit lines of administrative authority.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/25/2022
Violation
The sample forms were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (J) states: Sample forms used, other than those supplied by the department;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit all sample forms to be used.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2022
Violation
The sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (K) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/1/2022
Violation
The fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (5) states: Prior to the granting of a license, the provider shall meet the requirements of 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/17/2022
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 facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/18/2022
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
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Mary Russell and Julia Russell
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 facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/25/2022
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 2.16.2022 and unknown.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)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
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2022
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 child's address.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/1/2022
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/1/2022
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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
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Compliance Date
8/1/2022
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
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Compliance Date
8/1/2022
Violation
5 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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
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Compliance Date
8/1/2022
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
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Compliance Date
8/1/2022
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/1/2022
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