DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PERFECT PEACE FAMILY CARE, LLC

002747988

(314) 724-7101

3776 SECRETARIAT DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-3302

PERFECT PEACE FAMILY CARE, LLC

3776 SECRETARIAT DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-3302

GRIFFIN, KENYA

perfectpeacefamilycare@gmail.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

01/03/2023

10:30 AM

11:25 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2438233674


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/04/2020
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/16/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/13/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/13/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/28/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/13/2019
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/06/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/13/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/13/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/28/2020
POLICIES 06/16/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/14/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/13/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/13/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/12/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/15/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/02/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 10
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 1
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Provider, Kenya Griffin present with seven children, ages 1-year-old to 4-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 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 family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 outdoor space did not adjoin the child care property - the space was located in the back of the house, the only access is out the front door and around the house.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/1/2022
Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by potty chair(s) were not located in a bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. At least one (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adaptor seat shall be provided. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide and clean/sanitize potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A fresh-cut Christmas tree was observed at the facility. The tree was not treated with flame resistant material.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety 2 (J) states: No fresh-cut Christmas trees shall be used unless they are treated with a flame resistant material. Documentation of the treatment shall be on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Fresh-cut Christmas trees shall be flame resistant.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, foam floor mat, in the eating area was not in good condition as evidenced by the foam mat is peeling in multiple areas.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (A) 1 states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/2/2022
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care 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: Kenya Griffin needs 11 more hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Kenya Griffin.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the provider and assistant(s) in a family child care home 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 child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Kenya Griffin needs 7 more hours .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kenya Griffin, Rayshon Griffin, and Sydney Griffin.
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance