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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

002354591

(314) 725-2325

1 OAK KNOLL PARK
CLAYTON
MO  63105-3009

CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



 

CORTNER, LAURA LEE

director@claytonecc.org

Incorporated

THERESA ZEHNLE

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

120

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

41 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 51 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/10/2023

11:40 AM

2:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2452365327


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/01/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/01/2012
POLICIES 06/01/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/01/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/01/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/01/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/01/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/13/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/13/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/22/2018
APPLICATION 02/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/13/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/13/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/10/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/17/2023
STAFF SHEET 04/28/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/17/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/03/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/17/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 32
Total Children 85
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Paris McIntyre, teacher, Lindsey Bullock, teacher, and Lucy Caito, teacher, were present with seven children ages 14-months-old to 18-months-old
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Haley Rhodes, teacher, Carmen Briz, teacher, and Vicki Chitwood, teacher, were present with five children ages 8-months-old to 15-months-old
4 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Denise Jones, teacher, Jayla Nick, teacher, Emily Tinsley, teacher, and Jennifer Robbins, teacher, were present with eight children ages 20-months-old to 27-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Meredith Davis, Director, was present with zero children
3 10 PRESCHOOL Carlotta Tucker, teacher, Chrystal Johnson, teacher, Alashia Willoughby, teacher, were present with ten children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
2 11 PRESCHOOL Heidi Gordon, teacher, and Margarita De Chang, teacher, were present with eleven children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
2 5 PRESCHOOL Kelley Williams, teacher, and Laura Henry, teacher, were present with five children age 3-years-old
3 13 PRESCHOOL Christine Burmester, teacher, Patricia Walsh, teacher, and Tracy Woodside, teacher, were present with thirteen children age 3-years-old
2 9 SCHOOL AGE Diana Bailey, teacher, and Pamela Behlmann, teacher, were present with nine children ages 5-years-old
3 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Penny Mosher, teacher, Jeanne Beller, teacher, and Mar Yost, teacher, were present with five children age 2-years-old
3 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Katie Stuckel, teacher, Ada Boyd, teacher, and Anna McClay, teacher, were present with five children age 2-years-old
3 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Khalisha Brookings, teacher, Morgan Kelly, teacher, and Melissa Matt, teacher, were present with seven children age 2-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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 5 inches. The openings were on the west side near the swings.
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
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
Furniture/equipment, diaper change table, in the Turtle room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped wood around the edge of the table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/10/2023
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Probation Term 2, The terms of probation and a copy of the letter must be posted where those entering the facility can review them, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2023
Violation
Probation Term 5, All child care staff members shall attend in-person training, presented by OOC staff, titled SCCR Licensing Rule Review, within 90 days of hire. Anna Craver was hired on 5/1/2023 and does not have this training, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
Violation
Probation Term 7 (f), the supervision policy must be posted where those entering the facility can easily view it, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2023
Violation
Probation Term 6, throughout the probation, all staff hired shall have training on supervision within 90 days of hire. Anna Craver was hired on 5/1/2023 and does not have this training, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance