DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRECIOUS DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY INC

002209336

(314) 524-1121

8119 AIRPORT RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63134

PRECIOUS DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY INC



 

MITCHELL, FRANCENE D

FRANCENEMITCHELL4@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

PATRICK OMALLEY

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE ALSO INCLUDES 8067 AIRPORT ROAD; 8119 AIRPORT RD-37 CHILDREN-16 IN INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8119 AIRPORT RD-21 CHILDREN PRESCHOOL AGE; 8067 AIRPORT RD-27 CHILDREN PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE
 
Inspection Information

01/19/2023

12:30 PM

1:51 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439402909


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/30/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 06/29/2010
POLICIES 06/30/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/29/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/30/2010
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/16/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/30/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/30/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/06/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/10/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/11/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/29/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/16/2010
APPLICATION 03/07/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/07/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/07/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/07/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/07/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/03/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/20/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/13/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/24/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   5/13/2020
  7:30AM   8:30AM   5/13/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 6
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Nakira Hatchet was present with four children ages 14-months-old to 2-years-old, including two 2-years-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Chantra Foster was present with four children ages 9-months-old to 14-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Francene Mitchell & assistant director Naomi Mitchell-Neil were present with no children.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Teachers Mary Wesley & Kaylin Oldham were present with fifteen children ages 3-years-old to 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 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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/19/2023
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 across the street at 8119 Airport Rd., 8067 Airport Rd. does not have an adjoining outdoor play space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

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: Demetrius Hughes 8.5 hours, Francene Mitchell 2 hours, Rhonda Watson 6 hours & Mary Wesley 2 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

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Mary Wesley.
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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