DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SHINING STARS CHILDCARE LLC

002520614

(314) 381-8380

7032 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5142

SANDRA'S DAYCARE LLC



 

HOWARD, SAMONE ANNETTA

childcareshiningstars@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

3 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

46

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

CAPACITY OF 8 IN INFANT/TODDLER UNIT FOR 7030 NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD; CAPACITY OF 38 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS FOR 7032 NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD
 
Inspection Information

11/09/2023

8:32 AM

12:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2458533361


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/07/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/18/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/13/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/18/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/07/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/20/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/30/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/27/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/27/2022
POLICIES 08/07/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/11/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/18/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/11/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/17/2021
APPLICATION 08/12/2022
STAFF SHEET 08/31/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/23/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/20/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/20/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/24/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/04/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 12
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 7
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sylvia White, teacher, and Sandra Howard, LLC Member, were present with five children ages 11-months-old to 22-months-old.
2 6 MIXED Dontaria "Kamille" Bailey, teacher, and Ciera Johnson, teacher, were present with six children ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Samone Howard, Director/LLC Member, Shree Rodgers, teacher, and Mary "Gladys" Lathan, cook, were present with no children. Shree Rodgers arrived during the inspection and took the two-years-old into their classroom.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/9/2023
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff listed on Listing of Child Care Staff Members/Household Member(s) Form within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/9/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the laundry/furnace room was unlocked .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning wipes, bleach, gallon container of soap, laundry detergent, industrial paint, and primer . The item(s) was/were located break area/entry room to downstairs, under preschool room sink cabinet, downstairs under hand washing sink, in unlocked laundry room downstairs and under the staircase storage area.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the two-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by an approximate 2 inch hole in the bathroom door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in front preschool room under the step stools on the floor in front of handwashing sinks.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 was not in good condition in that the wooden fence in the infant and toddler play area between the chain link fence and storage shed was leaning and moveable.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken lattice work with sharp edges underneath the side stairs and stair risers. One of the steps off of the preschool exit was observed with splintering wood.
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

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

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
The passage to an exit located in the downstairs classroom was not clear as evidenced by four large shelfing units were obstructing the passage way to the exit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that two children's files did not have up to date diet plans.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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