DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A PLACE FOR CHILDREN, INC.

001868671

(314) 821-3433

10823 BIG BEND RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63122-6029

A PLACE FOR CHILDREN, INC.



 

MEYER, GAIL ANN

aplaceforchildren@me.com

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 36 MONTHS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

35 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 17 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; MAXIMUM AGE 35 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/11/2023

8:40 AM

10:05 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2456054559


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/25/2005
SAMPLE FORMS 10/25/2005
POLICIES 10/25/2005
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/25/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/25/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/25/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/25/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/25/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/25/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/25/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/25/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/25/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/25/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/25/2005
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/16/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/27/2018
APPLICATION 07/26/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/26/2012
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/16/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/01/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/04/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/16/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/16/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 8
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Jack Gardner and Dana Gardner were present with seven children who were 9-months-old through 15-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Director Gail Meyer and Teacher Alison Barton were present with five children who were 6-months-old through 12-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Megan Wright and Karen Medved were present with seven children who were 14-months-old through 23-months-old.
2 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers Nancy Gibson and Carol Wiedl were present with four children who were all 2-years-old.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of rubbing alcohol . The item(s) was/were located young toddlers classroom (the classroom on the left of building 10827).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/11/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/11/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include child's address.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/11/2023
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