DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIFEWISESTL

000174305

(314) 627-1235

1321 S 11TH ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63104

KINGDOM HOUSE



 

PERKINS, THEOLA

bbroyles@lifewisestl.org

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/27/2023

1:40 PM

3:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2451507823


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/16/1977
POLICIES 01/26/2001
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/26/2008
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/18/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/10/1976
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/10/1976
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/14/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/02/1985
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/05/1981
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/02/1982
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/25/1991
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/28/1972
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/21/2013
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/02/2018
APPLICATION 10/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 01/26/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/25/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/14/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/08/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/08/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/21/2023




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 15
Total Children 57
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Kizzy Covington and Treena Azizzada were present with six children who were 5-months-old through 12-months-old.
3 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Brittany Greenwood, Britny Gayden and Candis Cannady were present with four children who were 17-months-old through 23-months-old.
1 10 MIXED Teacher Cassandra Harris was present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Board President Scott Walker and Director Theola Perkins were present with no children in attendance.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Teachers Brenda Underwood and Markeitta Jordan were present with eighteen children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Teacher Tracy Rogers was present with nine children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers Gloria Nelson-Valeria and Alimes Underwood were present with four children who were 2-years-old.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers Deairis Montgomery and Patricia Boykin were present with six children who were all 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a gallon of hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet in the bathroom shared by the Blue and Yellow classrooms.
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
7/27/2023
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located facing the walls in the Green 1 Classroom, Toddler 1 Classroom, Toddler 2 Classroom, and Infant Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the Yellow classroom and Toddler 2 Classroom.
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
7/27/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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