DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YMCA-BAYER BRANCH-EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

000344336

(314) 367-4646

5555 PAGE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63112-4111

GATEWAY REGION YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION



 

HOLBROOKS, SHARON RENA

debra.tolliver-nash@gwrymca.org

Incorporated

REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; FRONT BUILDING: 32 CHILDREN; AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS; BACK BUILDING: 20 CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

08/17/2023

12:39 PM

2:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2452896093


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/19/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/13/2006
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/25/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/07/1989
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/27/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/07/1989
STAFF SHEET 07/15/2021
APPLICATION 06/13/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/31/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/29/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/31/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/30/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/26/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/03/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/23/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/23/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/31/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/07/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/31/2023
POLICIES 02/25/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 02/25/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/25/1998




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 8
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Margarett Williams with Three children ages 12-months-old to 18-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Dymond Wright with Three children ages 11-months-old to 12-months-old
2 10 MIXED Caregivers- Sandy Matthews and JoAnn Johnson with Ten children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Executive Director-Kemet Helep and Assistant Director-Brianna VanHook
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers- Brenda Murphy and Angela Gude with Seven 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Sandy Matthews, Margarett Williams, JoAnn Johnson, Brenda Murphy, Angela Gude, Kemet Helep, Sharon Holbrooks, Dyamond Wright within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 2-years-old classroom space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is peeling paint on the blue walls by cart area and by the book shelf.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one of the wooden logs on the outdoor play space is broken into pieces.
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 requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the preschool restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboards are missing by the restroom door and there is a brown like substance exposed on the baseboards by the toilet.
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
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
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
Compliance
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
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the Assistant Director Brianna VanHook reported that the current Director is not available today and she will not be able to provide CI Watkins with any files to review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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