DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

002718385

(314) 645-1211

1211 TAMM AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.



 

SCHMITZ, DEBORAH MARIE

discoverychildrenscenter@gmail.com

Incorporated

REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

30 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/21/2023

10:31 AM

12:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2441554570


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/18/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/18/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/18/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/16/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/18/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/30/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/30/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/02/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/02/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/02/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/30/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/30/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/30/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/02/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/31/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 08/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/02/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/30/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/23/2018
POLICIES 08/23/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/22/2018
APPLICATION 07/17/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 14
Total Children 54
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Jasmine Tullock with Four children ages 3-months-old to 11-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers-Bethany Lauman and Carol Riley with Seven children ages 3-months-old to 11-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers-Jessie Roth and Matthew King with Eight children ages 12-months-old to 22-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers- Gloria Mitchell and Grace Zachary withy Six children ages 12-months-old to 18-months-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director of Operations- Sheryl Vickers Director -Deborah Schmitz Cook-Tiara Oglesby
2 19 PRESCHOOL Caregivers- Samantha Vickers and Ashley Brown with Nineteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers-Maryann Hockell and Ashlee Hall with Ten children all 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there is a swing in the infant room that is hung from the ceiling, there is no impact absorbing material under the swing to impact a fall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wall was repaired however some sections are not covered with a material that could be easily cleaned.
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that one side of the diapering table was not equipped with a side rail to prevent a child from falling.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.

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
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Matthew King.
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
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