DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

002490246

(314) 544-8383

4974 HEEGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63123-4707

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

4974 HEEGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63123-4707

PHINNEY, DENISE G

sjohnson@headstart.ywcastlouis.org

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

36 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

104

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

09/18/2023

12:00 PM

2:16 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2454806111


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/13/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/05/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/05/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/05/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/05/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/05/2015
POLICIES 08/05/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 08/05/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/05/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/05/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/03/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/03/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/18/2023
STAFF SHEET 07/15/2019
APPLICATION 07/01/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/25/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/28/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/31/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/25/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/25/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 11
Total Children 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Denise Phinney and Family Outreach Worker Sarah Gaddy were present with no children in attendance.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Teachers Huda Alani and Zakia Ahmadi were present with seventeen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Teachers Ruaa Al-Karawi and Yvonne Small were present with fourteen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Teachers Isabella Farewell and Athra Lattif were present with eleven children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
3 17 PRESCHOOL Teachers Amber Singleton, Deya Bhandori and Brandy Bennett were present with seventeen children who were 3-years-old through 4-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 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 between 4-5 inches.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the emergency plan was not posted in the gross motor room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/18/2023
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Brandy Bennett.
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
Submit Documentation

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