DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

IN LOVING ARMS NURSERY

002959937

(314) 967-8816

8008 N LINDBERGH BLVD
HAZELWOOD
MO  63042-3523

IN LOVING ARMS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LLC

14035 LE SABRE DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-2543

PETTIS, MARGARET ANN

inlovingarmsca@outlook.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 35 MONTHS

23

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

7 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/03/2023

9:55 AM

10:36 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2455956048


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/25/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/20/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/19/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/20/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/29/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/02/2022
POLICIES 12/02/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/01/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/01/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/01/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/02/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/02/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/02/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/02/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/02/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/01/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/01/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/07/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/28/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/28/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/28/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/28/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/28/2023




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 3
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Director, Margaret Pettis and Caregiver, Twanita Hudson present with five children, ages 7-months-old to 22-months-old
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Tekia Tolson present with five children, all 2-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Rachel Holloway, Twanita Hudson, and Tiffany Pettis did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Twanita Hudson-not signed in on 10/3/23.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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