DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUTH IN NEED

002958492

(636) 329-4124

1220 HARVEST RIDGE DR
ST CHARLES
MO  63303-5972

YOUTH IN NEED



 

PHILLIPS, MELISSA GENEVIEVE

sscrivens@youthinneed.org

Incorporated

KATHERINE D SIMS

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

15

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

09/20/2023

11:10 AM

12:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2455126429


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/31/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/31/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/16/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/09/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/09/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/09/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/09/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/27/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/09/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/09/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/09/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/09/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/09/2023
POLICIES 02/09/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 02/09/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/09/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/15/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/09/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/26/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/09/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/30/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/30/2023




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 5
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director -Melissa Phillips arrived about 11:40am
4 11 PRESCHOOL Family Advocate- Samantha Bougher and Teachers, Makayla Kelley, Rachel Burns, and Alvaro Torres present with eleven children, ages 3-years-old to 5-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: Samantha Bougher, Makayla Kelley, Rachel Burns, Alvaro Torres, Nidia Jaimes, and Melissa Phillips.
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
Submit Documentation

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(s) was/were not on file for Rachel Burns as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Rachel Burns.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Nidia Jaimes needs 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
Submit Documentation

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 field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Rachel Burns.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
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