DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELMER HAMMOND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

000183706

(314) 421-4071

1920 CASS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63106

VAUGHN TENANT ASSOCIATION



 

CLAY, JO ANN

EHCDC@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

10/12/2023

9:05 AM

10:10 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2456396283


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/20/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/30/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 10/01/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/19/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/19/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/01/1997
POLICIES 10/01/1997
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/25/1975
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/10/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/06/2017
APPLICATION 11/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/01/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/24/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/06/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/06/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/24/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/24/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/24/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/25/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Joann Clay, director, was present with no children in attendance
2 14 PRESCHOOL Linda Anderson, teacher, and Consuelo Griffie, were present with fourteen children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 1 SCHOOL AGE Lenora Liston, teacher, was present with one child aged 9-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Barbara Payton, teacher, was present with eight children all aged 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/12/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weed barrier/landscape fabric was exposed causing the tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/12/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were exposed screws in one of the sections of the playground border.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/12/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the outlet under the drinking fountain in the hallway didn't have the protective cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed