DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.

001424337

(314) 868-9909

9909 HALLS FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4347

WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.



 

KNOX, SIMONE

weecarecdc1@gmail.com

Incorporated

REGINA WATKINS

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 20 SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR; THIS LICENSE INCLUDES 9905 HALLS FERRY AND 9911 HALLS FERRY RD.
 
Inspection Information

04/25/2023

10:52 AM

12:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2446000483


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/08/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/20/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/02/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/02/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/16/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/16/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/09/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/02/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/17/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/17/2007
POLICIES 11/02/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/02/1999
STAFF SHEET 05/15/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/14/2022
APPLICATION 05/15/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/30/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/27/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/14/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/14/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 4
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Ronneasha Knox with Four children ages 4-months-old to 12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Simone Knox with Four children ages 12-months-old to 24-months-old
1 6 PRESCHOOL Caregiver-Yana Knox with six children all 4-years-old
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver-Ronnette Henderson with Seven children all 3-years-old

 
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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that 1 light switch plate & 2 outlet plates were missing in building 2.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/8/2023
Violation
The walls located in building 2 restroom door baseboard was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard was peeling away, exposing nails.
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
3/8/2023
Violation
The walls located in building 1 restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard peeling away from the wall, two tiles next to the sink peeling away from the wall & the paint peeling off the restroom's HVAC register.
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
3/2/2023
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the wall in that the entire childcare space can be seen while a child is diapered.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a pile of building materials stacked next to building 3.
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
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Compliance Date
3/8/2023
Violation
The walls located located in the toddler unit was/were not clean as evidenced by the gray wall was peeling paint and there were borders missing.
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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