DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

002177906

(314) 231-3188

1127 N VANDEVENTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-3427

THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION



 

OATIS, VENITA M

oatisv@gasastl.org

Incorporated

REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

177

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/20/2022

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/10/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/29/2009
POLICIES 10/29/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/29/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/29/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/29/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/29/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/02/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/29/2009
SAMPLE FORMS 10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/24/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/13/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/31/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/23/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/19/2019
APPLICATION 10/12/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/10/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/03/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/26/2022
STAFF SHEET 10/12/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/08/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/19/2022




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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/19/2022
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for V.C., B.D., M.D. R.N.F., R.M.F., L.H., J.J., C.J., M.L., A.L., F.M., E.M., G.N., V.O., N.R.L., R.R., L.S., R.S., T.S., D.T., T.T., L.T., K.W., L.W., L.W 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
12/19/2022
Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/19/2022
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 the playground does not have any protective barriers to prevent a car from impacting the outdoor play space in that there is an alley directly behind the play space. There is also a section of the play space that is located off side a very busy street.
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
12/19/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by several classrooms throughout the facility did not have a copy of the Disaster Plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/8/2022
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
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 09.06.2022.
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
12/8/2022
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
7 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/8/2022
Violation
1 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
12/8/2022
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