DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

002718385

(314) 645-1211

1211 TAMM AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.



 

SCHMITZ, DEBORAH MARIE

discoverychildrenscenter@gmail.com

Incorporated

REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

30 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/08/2023

9:10 AM

11:04 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/15/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/15/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/14/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/10/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/15/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/30/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/15/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/02/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/02/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/02/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/30/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/30/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/30/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/02/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/31/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 08/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/02/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/30/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/23/2018
POLICIES 08/23/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/22/2018
APPLICATION 07/17/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 14
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers-Nichole Wilson and Grace Zachary with Seven children ages 12-months-old to 23-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Samantha Vickers with Three children ages 3-months-old to 5-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers-Jessica Burris and Megan Murphy with Eight children ages 6-months-old to 12-months-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers- Jessie Roth and Matthew King with Five children ages 13-months-old to 22-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director-Debbie Schmitz and Chef-Tiara Oglesby
3 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers- Chloe Billeaudeaux, Nicole Williams and Susan Feldt with Twelve children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers-Barb Watson and Maryanne Hogel with Eleven children 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
The walls located in the T-One room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the green wall to the right of the classroom space.
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
There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a swing is 27 inches high and is located in the T-One room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment.
Correction Required
Pads or mats shall be in place as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical form for Ashley Brown did not contain if the patient is in good emotional health and had no physical or mental conditions that might endanger the health of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff 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
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of 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
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Compliance Date

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