DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

002354591

(314) 725-2325

1 OAK KNOLL PARK
CLAYTON
MO  63105-3009

CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



 

CORTNER, LAURA LEE

director@claytonecc.org

Incorporated

TANISHA BELL

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

120

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

41 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 51 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/06/2023

9:00 AM

11:09 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2438539253


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/01/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/01/2012
POLICIES 06/01/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/01/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/01/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/01/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/01/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/13/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/13/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/22/2018
APPLICATION 02/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/13/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/13/2018
STAFF SHEET 04/28/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/14/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/11/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/12/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/12/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/21/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 33
Total Children 107
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Olivia Recitteke, Denise Jones, and Reagan Haskins (Teachers) were present with eight children, 13-months-old to 20-months-old.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Penny Mosher (Lead Teacher), Mar Yust, and Jeanne Beller (Teachers) were present with eight children, 20-months-old to 22-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Khalisha Brookings and Isabelle Garsee (Teachers) were present with seven children, 21-months-old to 2-years-old. One child was 2-years-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Heidi Gordon and Carmen Briz (Teachers) were present with eight children, 4-months-old to 8-months-old.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Marquita Crigler, Paris McIntyre, and Lindsey Bullock (Teachers) were present with seven children, 6-months-old to 12-months-old.
3 14 MIXED Patricia Walsh, Chrissy Burmester, and Tracy Woodside (Teachers) were present with nine children, 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Laura Cortner (Director), Meredith Davis (Preschool Program Coordinator), and Anne Brady (Business Manager) were present with no children in attendance.
3 14 PRESCHOOL Margarita DeCang, Alashia Willoughby, and Julian Venegas (Teachers) were present with fourteen children, 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 1 PRESCHOOL Carlotta Tucker (Teacher) was present with one child, 3-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Maria "Lucy" Caito, and Morgan Kelly (Teachers) were present with thirteen children, 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Pam Bellmann and Diana Bailey (Teachers) were present with twelve children, 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
3 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Beth Henry, Malia Aziz, and Kelley Williams (Teachers) were present with nine children, 2-years-old.
3 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Anna McClay, Ada Boyd, and Katie Stuckel (Teachers) were present with six children, 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located upper gross motor room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint on the baseboards.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Owl's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint on the baseboards.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 the emergency plan was missing from the following rooms; Caterpillars, Turtles, and Bunnies.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2023
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the Turtle's classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2023
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelves, in the Owl's classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint around the surface of the structure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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