DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUNG HEARTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002072831

(636) 677-6776

1420 GRAVOIS RD
HIGH RIDGE
MO  63049

YOUNG HEARTS LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

YOUNG, WILMA DIANE

STEPHANIEAORLANDO@GMAIL.COM


BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

109

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

19 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; MAIN BUILDING: 79 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 16 YEARS; MODULAR BUILDING: 30 CAPACITY, 2 THROUGH 16 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 109 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 2 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

05/11/2023

10:08 AM

12:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2447119918


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/09/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 11/09/2007
POLICIES 11/09/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/09/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/09/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/27/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/09/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/09/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/09/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/22/2013
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/09/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/09/2007
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/28/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/27/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/05/2007
APPLICATION 08/22/2019
STAFF SHEET 09/16/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/20/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/21/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/18/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/09/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/09/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   9/11/2015



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 13
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rita Saunchgrow, Caregiver 4 - 14-16 Month Olds
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Morgan Thompson, Paige Kochera & Jodi Brownskill, Caregivers 7 - 8-23 Month Olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amber Wilson, Caregiver 4 - 19-22 Month Olds
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Orlando, Assistant Director Diane Young, Director Rachel Melin, Cook
1 10 PRESCHOOL Alyssa Brassard, Caregiver 10 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Becky Gable, Caregiver 9 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Carolyn Kelly, Caregiver 9 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 5 PRESCHOOL Ariel Rapert, Caregiver 5 - 4-5 Year Olds
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Bryanna Brown, Caregiver 7 - 2 Year Olds

 
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2023
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2023
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a water main was repaired within the I/T Playground but the dirt was not smoothed out leaving a hole that the children could trip in.
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

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 it was unattached from the top rail on the 2 panels behind the Large Climber in the Preschool/School Age Playground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2023
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the 2 Year Old Room Electrical Closet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The concrete floors located in the Preschool Room was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by carpet squares were missing in the front right Room near the garage door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 7. states: Concrete floors in areas counted as child care space shall be covered with carpet, tile, linoleum or other floor covering.
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the Storage Closet in the Modular Building was not locked/latched leaving it accessible to children.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the Emergency Exit door in the Preschool Room that leads to the Preschool/School Age Playground did not open. The door is broke.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The means of egress in the upstairs Foyer Area was obstructed in that boxes were blocking the Emergency Exit to the back deck.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (1) (M) states: Means of egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three (3) distinct parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge;
Correction Required
Means of egress must be unobstructed.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A Cozy Coupe & bed frame was observed on the ramp.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (E) states: Stairways, landings, and ramps shall be free of all objects.
Correction Required
Steps/ramps shall be free of objects.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2023
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
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