DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

000174467

(314) 865-0322

2101 S JEFFERSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63104-2209

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



 

MCKINNEY, STEPHANIE ANN

JWEAVER@SOUTHSIDE-ECC.ORG

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

145

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/05/2022

11:56 AM

1:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2436685691


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 04/03/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/02/1976
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/17/1978
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/16/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/16/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/06/2018
POLICIES 05/16/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/17/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/16/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/18/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/26/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/16/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/15/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/03/2018
APPLICATION 03/20/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/08/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/11/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/13/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/28/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/23/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/17/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/15/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/15/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 19
Total Children 68
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS JR, teacher, and TT, teacher, were present with seven children, aged 3-months old to 14-months old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS JK, teacher, and JB, teacher, were present with five children, aged 15-months old to 20-months old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ER, teacher, was present with four children, aged 14-months old to 22-months old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS DJ, teacher, and AW, teacher, were present with seven children, aged 14-months old to 23-months old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE AH, director, was present with no children.
2 12 PRESCHOOL KY, teacher, and NS, teacher, were present with twelve children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL AB, teacher, and RC, teacher, were present with fourteen children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL KJ, teacher, was present with seven children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
2 3 TWO YEAR OLDS MR, teacher, and LC, teacher, were present with three children, all aged 2-years old.
1 2 TWO YEAR OLDS RZ, teacher, was present with 2 children, both aged 2-years old.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS SW, teacher, and SC, teacher, were present with five children, all aged 2-years old.
1 2 TWO YEAR OLDS NZ, teacher, was present with 2 children, both aged 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 Emily Ruth 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
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Compliance Date
7/6/2022
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located the Firecrackers Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a crack in the wall, chipped paint and ripped material were observed on the surface.
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
12/5/2022
Violation
The walls located in the restroom in the Wiggly Worms Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by multiple marks being observed on the surface.
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
12/5/2022
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
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: Melissa Bruso needs 1 clock hour and Maise Rees needs .50 clcok hours.
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
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Compliance Date
12/5/2022
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Emily Ruth, Melissa Bruso, Kamery Jackson and Janet Koch, .
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
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Compliance Date
12/5/2022
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff DB, SM, SM2, CS and JW.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
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Compliance Date
7/25/2022
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 04/18/2022.
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
7/6/2022
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
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