DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

002354591

(314) 725-2325

1 OAK KNOLL PARK
CLAYTON
MO  63105-3009

CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



 

CORTNER, LAURA LEE

director@claytonecc.org

Incorporated

TANISHA BELL

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

120

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

41 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 51 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/28/2023

9:40 AM

3:11 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450010451


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/01/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/01/2012
POLICIES 06/01/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/01/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/01/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/01/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/01/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/13/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/13/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/22/2018
APPLICATION 02/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/13/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/13/2018
STAFF SHEET 04/28/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/03/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/10/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/17/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/17/2023




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 36
Total Children 100
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Olivia Rekittke and Jennifer Robins (Teachers) were present with eight children, 18-months-old-25-months-old.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Vicki Chitwood, Carmen Briz, and Haley Rhodes (Teachers) were present with eight children, 8-months-old-13-months-old.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lindsey Bullock, Jayda McGee, and Morgan Kelly (Teachers) were present with seven children, 13-months-old-16-months-old.
3 8 MIXED Malia Aziz, Jayla Nick, and Beth Henry (Teachers) were present with eight children, 2-years-old-3-years-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ann Brady (Business Manager), Laura Cortner (Director), Sierra Ellis (Admissions InfantToddler Coordinator), and Meredith Davis (Preschool Program Coordinator) were present with no children in attendance.
3 14 PRESCHOOL Iris Song, Meghan Birdsong, and Pamela Behlmann (Teachers) were present with fourteen children, 5-years-old.
4 13 PRESCHOOL Natalie Weimer, Ana Dechang, Ashley Gallegos, and Jillian Venegas (Teachers) were present with thirteen children, 3-years-old-4-years-old.
4 15 PRESCHOOL Carlotta Tucker, Cambria Weaver, Tanys Giles, and Heidi Gordon (Teachers) were present with fifteen children, 4-years-old-5-years-old.
4 13 PRESCHOOL Tracy Woodside, Alashia Willoughby, Maria Caitos, and Patricia Walsh (Teachers) were present with thirteen children, 3-years-old.
3 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Penny Mosher, Mar Yost, and Alison Whaley (Teachers) were present with seven children, 2-years-old.
3 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Katie Stuckel, Anna McClay and Ada Boyd (Teachers) were present with seven children, 2-years-old.

 
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning wipes. The item(s) was/were located underneath the sink in the Ladybug classroom.
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
6/28/2023
Violation
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that compliance inspectors observed that the Turtle classroom was too dark while the children were taking a nap. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/28/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, diaper change table, in the Turtle room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped wood around the edge of the table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Erin Jurrens, Board President.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children, ages 8-months-old-13-months-old, were cared for by one 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