DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WELLSTON CHILDCARE ACADEMY LLC

002827534

(314) 922-7695

6144 PAGE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63133-2032

WELLSTON CHILDCARE ACADEMY LLC

6144 PAGE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63133-2032

SMITH, DONNA A

wellstonchildcareacademy@gmail.com


JOYCE E GREEN

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

42

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/09/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/25/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/07/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/25/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/25/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/07/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/07/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/15/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/01/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/25/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/01/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/08/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/25/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/09/2020
POLICIES 06/25/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/07/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/25/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/01/2020
STAFF SHEET 09/08/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/07/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/07/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/07/2020
APPLICATION 09/24/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/16/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/05/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/05/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/05/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/06/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/6/2023
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/6/2023
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 was not in good condition in that the fence was not attached to the post and the opening was large enough for a child to crawl through.
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
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Compliance Date
3/6/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, chest freezer , in the multi-purpose room was unsafe as evidenced by the freezer did not have a lock to secure the item.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/9/2023
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: Mercedes Cross-Smith needs 11 clock hours, Juliana Freeman needs 12 clock hours, Donna Smith needs 5.50 clock 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
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Compliance Date
2/2/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the form's for DL and JC did not have a statement stating they could work in a child care facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/9/2023
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