DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YMCA-BAYER BRANCH-EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

000344336

(314) 367-4646

5555 PAGE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63112-4111

GATEWAY REGION YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION



 

TOLLIVER-NASH, DEBRA

debra.tolliver-nash@gwrymca.org

Incorporated

REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

92

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; FRONT BUILDING: 32 CHILDREN; AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS; BACK BUILDING; 60 CHILDREN; AGES 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

07/31/2023

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/19/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/13/2006
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/25/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/07/1989
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/27/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/07/1989
STAFF SHEET 07/15/2021
APPLICATION 06/13/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/31/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/29/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/31/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/08/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/26/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/03/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/23/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/23/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/31/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/07/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/31/2023
POLICIES 02/25/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 02/25/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/25/1998




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
3/31/2023
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
3/31/2023
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/31/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Tomika Farrow, Joann Johnson Angela Gude, Brenda Murphy, Judy Simmons, Debra Tolliver-Nash, Margarette Williams, Latasha Harris-Woods within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/31/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the 2-year-old room in the main building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping paint on the corners of the blue wall and by the cots.
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
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Compliance Date
7/28/2023
Violation
The walls located in the Little Lambs room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping paint on the corners of the white wall.
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
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Compliance Date
7/28/2023
Violation
The ceilings located on the lower level in the basement was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the water main break in the upper level preschool room caused a substantial size of the ceiling drywall in the basement to be removed. This water main break also caused two light fixtures to be removed.
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
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Compliance Date
7/28/2023
Violation
The floors located in the upper level preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a water main break during the month of December 2022 which caused the upper level to flood. The flooring in this space had to be removed. In addition, the flooring in the restroom had to be removed. There are also stacks of flooring tiles in this space.
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
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Compliance Date
7/28/2023
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
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 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Tomika Farrow -4; Latosha Harris-Woods -1; Brenda Murphy -1.75; .
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
6/16/2023
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