DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OUR TIME TO GROW LEARNING CENTER

001860704

(314) 602-7622

3901 WASHINGTON BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63108-3507

KEYS, CAROLYN



 

KEYS, CAROLYN

foxkeys65@gmail.com


REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

21 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/21/2023

10:55 AM

11:56 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2449444993


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/17/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/17/2022
APPLICATION 05/01/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/17/2022
STAFF SHEET 05/06/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/26/2022
POLICIES 04/14/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/14/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/05/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/05/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/07/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/05/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/05/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/05/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/07/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/30/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/07/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 06/07/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/07/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/07/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/26/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/12/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/07/2017




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 9
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Krystal Jackson with Four children ages 14-months-old to 18-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver- Evelyn Williams with Four children ages 2-months-old to 18-months-old
1 10 MIXED Caregiver-Priyanka iwani with Ten children ages 4-years-old to 7-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director-Carolyn Keys and Janitorial-Terrence Rupert
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers- Wanda Marshall and Kayla Griffin with Twelve children all 3-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver- Alisha Miller with Eight children
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver-Jermieka Lawary with Eight children

Compliance List
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are several large pieces of wood on the out door play space.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver used a discipline technique that included speaking harshly, abusively or with profanity as evidenced by when the 26-months-old child was brought back inside the facility, Ms. Keys, in a very stern, harsh tone, said to the child "Go to your room! How did you get back outside? You followed Mr. Terrance outside, go to your room!".
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 8. states: No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/21/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Krystal Jackson, Terrence Rupert, Chris Umbertino, Tangela Brown and Priyanka Tiwani.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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