DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEP BY STEP PRESCHOOL

000184358

(314) 367-6009

5261 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63108

NICKS, VERLEAN



 

NICKS, VERLEAN

VHNICKS@AOL.COM


TANISHA BELL

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

95

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/19/2023

9:00 AM

10:51 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439470633


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/09/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/09/2012
POLICIES 07/09/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/09/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/09/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/09/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/09/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/09/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/28/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/01/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/28/2018
APPLICATION 04/26/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/29/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/10/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/04/1988
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/04/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/29/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/04/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/15/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/20/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 7
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sandra King-Monroe and Pamela Hockett (Teachers) were present with six children, 22-months-old-2-years-old. One child was 2-years-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Eleasha Simpson and Lisa Claxon (Teachers) were present with four children, 6-weeks-old-12-months-old.
1 5 MIXED Verlean Tabron (Teacher), was present with five children, 3-years-old-6-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE John Nicks (Assistant Director) was present with no children in attendance.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Carla Harris (Teacher) was present with four 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 ceilings located in the front foyer/entrance was/were not in good condition as evidenced by large water stains were on several ceiling tiles.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the rubber matting on the playground was buckling and/or created a large hump causing a tripping hazard. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by leaves and other debris were found around the perimeter of the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located front foyer/entrance was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water was dripping from the vent and an unknown build-up was present in the vents in the ceiling..
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 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
1/19/2023
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
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