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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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Facility Information

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.

001919295

(314) 352-2123

4501 HAMPTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63109

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.



 

WALCK, STACIE

STEPAHEADCHILDCARE@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

85

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

46 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 31 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/26/2023

2:10 PM

4:42 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2455682208


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 09/29/2006
POLICIES 09/29/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/29/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/29/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/29/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/26/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/29/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/29/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2010
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/26/2023
APPLICATION 07/09/2018
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/03/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/23/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/27/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/28/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/27/2023




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 20
Total Children 66
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jamette Buford, teacher, and Amber Dunn, teacher, were present with seven children, aged 18-months old to 23-months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ellie Panicola, teacher, and Stephanie Kaneshima, teacher. were present with eight children, aged 12-months old to 18-months old.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Brittany Concialdi, teacher, Neah Cobbs, teacher, and Heather Winterbauer, teacher , were present with seven children, aged 4-months old to 9-months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mallory Wroblewski, teacher, and Lauren Wroblewski, teacher, were present with six children, aged 9-months old to 11-months old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staciue Walck, director and Kathleen Yanick, administrative assistant, were present with no children.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Zoe Franklin, teacher, and Asia Welch, teacher, were present with six children, all aged 3-years old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Bryan Weinhold, teacher, was present with seven children, all aged 4-years old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Cassandra "Cassie" Corzine, teacher, was present with six children, aged 2-years old to 3-years old.
3 6 PRESCHOOL Denise Coffman, teacher, McKenna Sheridan, teacher, and Lauren Anthony, teacher, were present with six children, all aged 3-years old.
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Demetria "Dee Dee" White, teacher, and Taylor Thomas, teacher, were present with thirteen children, all aged 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the changing pads are not secured to the diapering surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in the room, Bert's Buddies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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
Compliance
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