DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STRICTLY PEDIATRICS CENTER, INC.

000791200

(314) 439-0800

56 WORTHINGTON ACCESS DR
MARYLAND HEIGHTS
MO  63043

STRICTLY PEDIATRICS CENTER, INC.



 

HICKS, AMBER M

STRICTLYPEDIATRICS@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

192

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

31 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 72 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/24/2022

9:00 AM

10:39 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2434988062


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/29/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/09/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/21/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/12/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/18/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 06/10/1996
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/09/1996
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/10/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/10/1996
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/23/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/06/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/17/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/10/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/10/1996
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/10/1996
POLICIES 11/29/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/29/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/29/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/29/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/08/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/29/2021
STAFF SHEET 11/24/2020
APPLICATION 10/23/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/29/2021




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 32
Total Children 133
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS JW and RR present with eight children age 14-months-old to 16-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS AR and LP with eight children 18-months-old to 24-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS TF and AP with seven children age 13-months-old to 15-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS NK and DD with seven children age 3-months-old to 8-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS LJ with four children age 10-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS BW with four children age 6-months-old to 11-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS SS with four children age 14-months-old to 16-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE AH (Director) and HF (Enrollment Admin) with no children in care
3 24 PRESCHOOL MS, IB and TF with twenty-four children age 4-years-old
2 8 PRESCHOOL JR and AH with eight children age 3-years-old
3 24 PRESCHOOL KT, RM and DT with twenty-four children age 4-years-old to 5-years-old
7 12 PRESCHOOL SAMS Room: KR (Occupational Therapist), EM (Nurse), CG (Teacher), AL (Nurse), BW (Nurse), JK (Nurse) and KJ (Nurse) present with twelve children age 2-years-old to 4-years-old
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS CL and RV with fifteen children age 2-years-old
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS CP and SD with eight children age 2-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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by Parking barriers are needed to prevent cars from running into the fence by the playground in the garden area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/14/2022
Violation
The walls located in the blue hallway near the front of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint on 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
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Compliance Date
9/28/2022
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the fence near playground one near the basketball court was loose at the bottom..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrown weeds and grass near the main exit to the playground.
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
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Compliance Date
9/27/2022
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that rubber mulch was sparse and exposing the soil. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/27/2022
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Megha Suryavanshi and Ambria Wiliams .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/28/2022
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Megha Suryavanshi and Ambria Willliams 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 child 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
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Compliance Date
9/28/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision in that a caregiver was not present in the infant/toddler nap room while children were sleeping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide constant care and supervision of infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/24/2022
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
Three 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
9/28/2022
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Celia Goldberg.
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
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Compliance Date
9/28/2022
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