DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MERCY CO-WORKER CHILDREN'S CENTER

002491281

(314) 543-5995

12727 OLD TESSON RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63128-4813

MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH



 

VIVIANO, STEPHANIE LYNN

Stephanie.Viviano@Mercy.net

Incorporated

MICHELLE (SHELLEY) TRUESDALE

6 WEEKS - 9 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

01/10/2023

11:15 AM

12:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2438722962


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/23/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/23/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/28/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/22/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/21/2014
POLICIES 10/21/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/29/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/29/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/23/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/07/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/07/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/21/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/21/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/08/2017
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/03/2018
APPLICATION 10/31/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/23/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/26/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/03/2022
STAFF SHEET 11/16/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/16/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/07/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 10
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kelly Santiago & Carolyn Farrow with children ages 7 - 23-months-old
2 11 MIXED Caregivers Stacy Loeffelman & Ashley Morris with children ages 2 - 3-years-old
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Stephanie Viviano, Supervisor Linda Pagano, Receptionist Sarah Fuchs, and Cook Deborah Jones present today
2 20 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Megan Mahany & Julie Loveless with children ages 3 - 5-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 walls located in the left half of the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a broken water pipe caused water damage to the lower portion of the walls in 5 classrooms and the hallway on the left side of the building.
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
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Sydni Lepper needs an additional 10 clock hours, Julie Loveless needs an additional 1.5 hours, Ashley Morris needs another 2 clock hours, and Kelly Stafford needs an additional 1.5 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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