DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JUST 4 ME LEARNING CENTER

002919597

(314) 339-9249

6822 MYRON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5349

JUST 4 ME FOUNDATION

6908 LEXINGTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5215

HARRIS, TIFFANY CARLISE

JUST4MEFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

43

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 6826 MYRON AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63121; 6826 MYRON AVE:16 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 35 MONTHS; 6822 MYRON AVE: 27 CAPACITY, 36 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

08/01/2023

10:20 AM

11:40 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2451721538


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/12/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/28/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/03/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/15/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/13/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/09/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/09/2022
POLICIES 06/09/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/09/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 06/09/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/14/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/03/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/10/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/10/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/21/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/14/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/09/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/06/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/03/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 10
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 7
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Rochelle Jones and Sharonda White present with five children, ages 4-months-old to 1-year-old
1 5 MIXED Caregiver, Tenisha Hampton present with five children, ages 1-year-old to 2-years-old
1 7 MIXED Caregiver, Alexis Brock present with seven children, ages 4-years-old to 8-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Owner, Lakisha Brock and Director, Tiffany Harris arrived about 10:35am
1 2 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Kellie O'Neal present with two children, both 3-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 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 was not in good condition in that the double gate at the bottom on the I/T ramp was falling down and unable to be closed.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the outdoor space was full of over growth and weeds.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by when the I/T children exit the ramp they walk between the fence and the park stops, making it an unsafe exit.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the ramp used to exit from I/T had chipping paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Lakishia Brock, Tenisha Hampton, Tiffany Harris, LaDonna Moore, Rochelle Jones,Sharonda White, and Kellie O'Neal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
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 1-year-old to 2-years-old, were cared for by 1 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rochelle Jones (yes/no) 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Rochelle Jones and LaDonna Moore .
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 tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were various (10).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)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
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not signed by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 1 child needs authorization for emergency medical care for Just 4 Me.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by staff nor children washed hands before lunch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (E) states: One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Correction Required
Milk shall be served as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
5 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
7 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no child attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Child attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Tiffany Harris and Lakisha Brock.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by there was not access to all staff files.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lakisha Brock, Rochelle Jones, and Kellie O'Neal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
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