DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OUR TIME TO GROW LEARNING CENTER

001860704

(314) 602-7622

3901 WASHINGTON BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63108-3507

KEYS, CAROLYN



 

KEYS, CAROLYN

foxkeys65@gmail.com


REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

21 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/03/2023

12:35 PM

1:18 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2440507500


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/17/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/17/2022
APPLICATION 05/01/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/17/2022
STAFF SHEET 05/06/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/26/2022
POLICIES 04/14/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/14/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/05/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/05/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/07/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/05/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/05/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/05/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/07/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/30/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/07/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 06/07/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/07/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/07/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/26/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/12/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/07/2017




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 8
Total Children 48
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Wanda Marshall with Four children all 12-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Della Wilkins and Krystal Jackson with Eight children ages 11-months-old to 19-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Evelyn Williams with Four children ages 5-months-old to 9-months-old
1 9 MIXED Caregiver-John Burrell with Nine children ages 3-years-old to 7-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Administration- Umberto Umbertini
1 13 PRESCHOOL Director-Carolyn Keys with Thirteen children all 2-years-old (naptime)
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver-Melissa Hayden with Ten children all 4-years-old (naptime)

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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 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
2/3/2023
Violation
The walls located in the third infant room and in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint.
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
2/3/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the floor mat in the third infant room, was peeling in that the white plastic part of the rug was exposed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/3/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children, ages 7-months-old to 24-months-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/3/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children, ages 5-months-old to 24-months-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/3/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children, ages 12-months-old to 18-months-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/3/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by sixteen children, ages 2-years-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (B) states: Age Two (2) Years. Groups composed solely of two (2)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children, with no more than sixteen (16) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/3/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nineteen children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/3/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 13 children, ages 2-years-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (B) states: Age Two (2) Years. Groups composed solely of two (2)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children, with no more than sixteen (16) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Krystal Jackson and Terrence Rupert .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed