DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HARDKNOCKS NURSERY & EDUCATION CENTER LLC

002903577

(314) 571-9508

2626 UNION BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-1002

HARDKNOCKS NURSERY & EDUCATION CENTER LLC



 

GLOVER, R CHRISTINE

hardknocksnurseryllc@aol.com


MICHELLE (SHELLEY) TRUESDALE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

44

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/01/2023

11:30 AM

12:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2451841358


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/02/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/14/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/05/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/2021
APPLICATION 02/06/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/02/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/29/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/29/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/21/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/21/2021
STAFF SHEET 12/30/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/15/2021
POLICIES 11/03/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/20/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/02/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/03/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/16/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/16/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/08/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/22/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/29/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/16/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/26/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/14/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 10
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Maggie Bishop with children ages 9 - 12-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Javon Lashley & Mary Porter with children ages 12 - 23-months-old
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Sherrill Townsend with children ages 2(2) - 3-years-old
1 14 MIXED Caregiver Jason Petty with children ages 5 - 10-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Christine Glover, LLC Member Franchette Swopes, Cook Theo Bland, & Caregiver Tonie Burns present today

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: an unlocked deep freezer. The item(s) was/were located in the hallway on the second floor.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by potty chairs were not located in a bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
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
Not Observed
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
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
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
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