MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Facility DVN
002354591

Phone
(314) 725-2325

Physical Address
1 OAK KNOLL PARK
CLAYTON
MO 63105-3009

Owner
CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Mailing Address

Provider/Director

E-mail Address
director@claytonecc.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
THERESA ZEHNLE

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

Capacity
120

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
41 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 51 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/21/2023

Arrival Time
11:30 AM

Departure Time
1:05 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
CLOSE SUPERVISION

Inspection ID
2455297076

Document	Document-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: NA

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 36

Total Children 94

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
3	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Vicki Chitwood, teacher, Carmen Briz, teacher, and Mar Yost, teacher, were present with seven children ages 6-months-old to 9-months-old
3	2	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Marquita Crigler, teacher, Lindsey Bullock, teacher, and Paris McIntyre, teacher, were present with two children ages 2-months-old to 4-months-old
3	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Melissa Matt, teacher, Katie Stuckel, teacher, and Khalisha Brookings, teacher, were present with five children ages 19-months-old to 21-months-old
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ada Boyd, teacher, and Andria Martinez, teacher, were present with seven children ages 14-months-old to 21-months-old
3	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jennifer Robbins, teacher, Denise Jones, teacher, and Jayla Nick, teacher, were present with eight children ages 10-months-old to 13-months-old
4	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Penny Mosher, teacher, Jeanne Beller, teacher, Haley Rhodes, teacher, and Lucy Caito, teacher, were present with eight children ages 13-months-old to 16-months-old
4	16	MIXED	Beth Henry, teacher, Ashley Gallegos, teacher, Ana De Chang, teacher, and Malia Aziz, teacher, were present with sixteen children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Sierra Ellis, Infant/Toddler Program Coordinator, Anne Brady, Business Manager, Meredith Davis, Director, were present with zero children
4	13	PRESCHOOL	Morgan Kelly, teacher, Carlotta Tucker, teacher, Chrystal Johnson, teacher, and Cambria Weaver, teacher, were present with thirteen children age 3-years-old
4	15	PRESCHOOL	Kelley Williams, teacher, Diana Bailey, teacher, Pam Behlmann, teacher, and Ellie Weimer, teacher, were present with fifteen children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
3	13	TWO YEAR OLDS	Tracy Woodside, teacher, Patricia Walsh, teacher, and Christine Burmester, teacher, were present with thirteen 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 9/21/2023

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Not Observed

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 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 9/8/2023
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 8/13/2023

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