DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL, LLC

002367068

(314) 781-4011

6500 ARSENAL ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-2433

CREATIVE NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL, LLC



 

SCHMITT, ERICA RENEE

erica.schmitt@me.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

42

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES 6506 ARSENAL, ST. LOUIS, MO 63139-2433; 6500 ARSENAL: CAPACITY-16;AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS; 6500 ARSENAL: CAPACITY 26; 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS; 6506 ARSENAL: CAPACITY 8;AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS, I/T ONLY
 
Inspection Information

08/17/2023

11:35 AM

12:43 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2452847721


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/24/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/24/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/18/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/18/2012
POLICIES 07/18/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/18/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/24/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/05/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/18/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/18/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/18/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2012
APPLICATION 05/16/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/17/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/17/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/13/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/09/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/09/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/09/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/17/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/17/2023
STAFF SHEET 07/07/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/05/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/03/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 9
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Elizabeth Peck and Lydia Parker present with seven children, ages 12-months-old to 2-years-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Jessica Faulkner and Julia Temm present with four children, ages 3-months-old to 12-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Program Assistant, Alana Bailey and Cook, Kate Sudholt present with no children in attendance
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Chelsea Pudlowski and Maia Baker present with twelve children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Denise DellaRipa present with eight children, all 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Alana Bailey, Denise DellaRipa, Jessica Faulkner, Joanna Gubser, Heidi Newton, Lydia Parker, Chelsea Pudlowski, Maya Smith, Kate Sudholt, Julia Temme, and Bergin Wheeler .
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Maia Baker 12hours, Denise DellaRipa 2hours, Jessica Faulkner 12hours, Joanna Gubser 12hours, Mary Hackett 12hours, Lydia Parker 12hours, Elizabeth Peck 12 hours, Chelsea Pudlowski 5hours, Maya Smith 5 hours,Kate Sudholt 12 hours, Julia Temme 12 hours, and Bergin Wheeler 8hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 Denise DellaRipa, Jessica Faulkner, and Bergin Wheeler all need the yes/no box completed on medical exam.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by Child D needs authorization for emergency medical care for Creative Nursery.
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
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that Child B and Child C need the 12-23 months update on their feeding plans.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include child's address.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
1 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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Chelsea Pudlowski.
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
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Compliance Date

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