DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUTH IN NEED

001638339

(314) 353-6906

3013 MERAMEC
ST LOUIS
MO  63118

YOUTH IN NEED



 

NICHOLSON, NATASHA SHANTELL

nnicholson@youthinneed.org

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/11/2023

8:10 AM

2:39 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450564813


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/01/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/03/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 07/03/2003
POLICIES 07/03/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/03/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/03/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/14/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/03/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/03/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/03/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2003
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/10/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/03/2003
APPLICATION 05/16/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/08/2022
STAFF SHEET 04/08/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/18/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/11/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/23/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/04/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/21/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/30/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/11/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 12
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Natasha Nicholson, a center manager, Kylie Heumann, a receptionist, Jared Watson, a cook, were present with no children in attendance
2 4 PRESCHOOL Jessica Coleman, a caregiver, and Terena Harrington, a caregiver, were present with one child aged 2-years-old and three children aged 3-years-old.
4 7 PRESCHOOL Felicia Wilson, a caregiver, Latasha Gaddy, a caregiver, Brandee Johnson, a caregiver, Marie Lohier, a caregiver, were present with seven children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
3 5 PRESCHOOL Isabel Alvarez, a caregiver, Carolyn Fleming-Miller, a caregiver, Ashley Warren, a caregiver, were present with four children aged 2-years-old and one child aged 3-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically in classroom F.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by there was no plan available in the classroom classroom A, B, C, D, F.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Melissa Tureaud did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the section of the report stating that a caregiver is in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities was not completed for Jovan Hope, and Damesha Glover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/11/2023
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the section of the report stating that a caregiver is in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities was not completed for Isabel Alvarez.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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