MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
STEP BY STEP PRESCHOOL

Facility DVN
000184358

Phone
(314) 367-6009

Physical Address
5261 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO 63108

Owner
NICKS, VERLEAN

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
NICKS, VERLEAN

E-mail Address
VHNICKS@AOL.COM

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
TANISHA BELL

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
95

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
07/18/2023

Arrival Time
11:10 AM

Departure Time
12:51 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2450942333

Document	Document-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	07/09/2012
SAMPLE FORMS	07/09/2012
POLICIES	07/09/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/09/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	07/09/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	07/09/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	07/09/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE	07/09/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	07/09/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	07/18/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	06/01/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	07/18/2023
APPLICATION	04/26/2018
STAFF SHEET	08/29/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	08/10/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES	12/04/1988
EQUIPMENT LIST	05/03/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	04/19/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	05/03/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	05/03/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	04/05/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: NA

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 8

Total Children 35

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Eleasha Simpson and Lisa Claxton (Teachers) were present with five children, 2-months-old-12-months-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Verlean Nicks (Director) was present with no children in attendance.
1	6	PRESCHOOL	Verline Tabron (Teacher) was present with six children, 3-years-old-5-years-old.
1	13	SCHOOL AGE	Jon Nicks (Teacher) was present with thirteen children, 6-years-old-12-years-old.
2	6	TWO YEAR OLDS	Pamela Hockett and Saundra Monroe (Teachers) were present with six children, 2-years-old.
1	5	TWO YEAR OLDS	Carla Harris (Teacher) was present with five children, 2-years-old.

Compliance List

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 The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed footing underneath the rubber mulch was exposed causing a possible 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 7/18/2023
Violation Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap. 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 7/18/2023

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

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