DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC

002605881

(314) 274-7545

12027 BELLEFONTAINE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1958

SMART KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC



 

BRYANT, AVONDA R

smartkcdc1@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 15 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 18 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/19/2023

10:52 AM

11:34 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2451229574


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/05/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/05/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/12/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/12/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/27/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/05/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/05/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/05/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/05/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/05/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/24/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/24/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/24/2016
POLICIES 08/05/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 10/24/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/05/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/05/2016
APPLICATION 10/15/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/28/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/12/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/16/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/01/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   9/7/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 9
Total Children 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Sikesha Williams was present with four children ages 18-months-old through 24-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Diarreona Douglass and Christina Gray were present with four children who were 7-months-old through 13-months-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Teacher Ramona Roberts, Managing Member Jeremy Brown and Director Avonda Bryant were present with no children in attendance.
1 12 PRESCHOOL Teacher Tenaja Richard was present with twelve children ages 3-years-old through 5-years-old. The classroom was outside in the play area.
1 6 SCHOOL AGE Teacher Drew Richardson was present with six children who were all school aged. They were outside on the play area.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher Sierra Miller was present with six children who were all 2-years-old

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for JB, AB, SM, ER, RR, TW within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/19/2023
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/12/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured five inches in the gate to the infant/toddler play area.
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
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Compliance Date

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 space was reduced by equipment and other non-hazardous items being stored in the school aged classroom in the basement.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located basement and the upper level was/were not clean as evidenced by the air intake vents on the ceilings were covered with a build up of particles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located upstairs classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint and missing baseboards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the child classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water stained, bowed and missing throughout the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The outdoor play equipment, large climber, from which a child might fall was more than six feet in height. The height was 6 feet, 8 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (E) states: For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for facilities installing new equipment, any part of the equipment from which children might fall shall not be more than six feet (6') in height.
Correction Required
The maximum height of any part of equipment, from which children might fall, shall not be more than six feet in height.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: SB, LD, SM, ER & SSJ.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/18/2023
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for SB, SM, ER & SSJ as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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