DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING

000174378

(314) 865-5244

3901 RUSSELL BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-3709

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING



 

FRANKLIN, TALISHA RENEE

tjackson@cornerstonecenterstl.org

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

166

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO; 3901 RUSSELL BLVD: 140 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 16 YEARS; 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE: 26 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

01/09/2023

2:00 PM

5:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439610531


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/01/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/09/2023
STAFF SHEET 08/24/2020
APPLICATION 08/11/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/09/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/30/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/30/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/06/2022
POLICIES 09/14/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/01/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 01/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/01/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/01/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/01/1997
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/14/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/09/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/30/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 20
Total Children 95
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tennille King (Teacher) was present with four children, 1-month-old-21-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Christina Buckley and Gina De'Roy (Teachers) were present with five children, 2-months-old-18-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jordan Miller (Teacher) was present with three children, 11-months-old-18-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shalaia Vaughn and Maya McGuire (Teachers) were present with seven children, 20-months-old-2-years-old. Two children were 2-years-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caio Fernandes-Barbosa (Teacher) was present with three children, 23-months-old-2-years-old.
2 12 MIXED Latwandra Payne and Jeanette Johnson (Teachers) were present with twelve children, 2-years-old-3-years-old.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Talisha Franklin (Director), Michell Campbell (Communications Specialist), Dai Smith (Director of Development), Karen Lucy (Executive Director), Markie Hemphill (Kitchen Supervisor), and Tony Jackson (Program Director) were present with no children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Weston Lundy (Teacher) was present with ten children, 3-years-old-4-years-old.
1 18 PRESCHOOL Wayne Easter (Teacher) was present with eighteen children, 3-years-old-4-years-old. (*Nap time - additional office staff available on-site*)
1 18 PRESCHOOL Lucy Chitwood (Teacher) was present with eighteen children. 4-years-old-5-years-old. (*Nap time - additional office staff available on-site*)
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Laronda Lewis and Toni Moore (Teachers) were present with fifteen children, 2-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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by steps leading to the stage had missing/chipped paint.
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 storage barn had splintered wood/chipped paint.
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 walls located in the hallway on the main level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes about 1 inch in diameter and damage on the edge of the doorway leading to the hallway.
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 floors located in the bathroom in the Explorer's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirt build up and peeling caulk around the toilets.
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
1/9/2023
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 2021, the staff listed need the following information: clock hours needed: Tracy Dorenbusch (8), Margaret Hempen (4), Karen Lucy (4), Clarion Mason (8), Carissa McCleary (8), Kimberly Simpkins (11), Danielle Smith (8), Alice Washington (10).
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
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: Clock hours needed: Antionette Moore (11).
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