DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SHINING STARS CHILDCARE LLC

002520614

(314) 381-8380

7032 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5142

SANDRA'S DAYCARE LLC



 


childcareshiningstars@gmail.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

3 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

46

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

CAPACITY OF 8 IN INFANT/TODDLER UNIT FOR 7030 NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD; CAPACITY OF 38 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS FOR 7032 NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD
 
Inspection Information

05/10/2023

9:45 AM

10:23 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2446913759


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/07/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/18/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/13/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/18/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/07/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/11/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/13/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/27/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/27/2022
POLICIES 08/07/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/11/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/18/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/11/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/17/2021
APPLICATION 08/12/2022
STAFF SHEET 08/31/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/23/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/31/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/24/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/24/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/19/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 7
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 9 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Sylvia White and Shree Rodger present with nine children, ages 5-months-old to 22-months-old
2 16 MIXED Caregivers, Dontaria "Camille" Bailey and Ciera Johnson present with sixteen children, ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cook, Mary Gladys Lathan present with no children in attendance
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LLC Member, Sandra Howard arrived around 10am Samone Howard arrived about 10:19am

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by the facility is approved for eight children under 2-years-old, there are nine present during inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen gate was open, allowing infants and toddlers access to the kitchen area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/10/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Mosaic Antibacterial Wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool classroom on the sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/10/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a black tarp coming through the mulch, causing a tripping hazard.
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children, ages 5-months-old to 22-months-old, were cared for by 2 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

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