DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HILLTOP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

000180969

(314) 389-1001

6155 W FLORISSANT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4941

LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF MISSOURI



 

MCAFEE, JULIE LYNN

juliea@lfcs.org

Incorporated

JADE STEWARTMARTIN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

122

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/27/2023

8:44 AM

11:33 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2459781817


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/03/2004
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/19/2006
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/17/1977
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/17/1977
POLICIES 11/17/1977
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/17/1977
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/17/1977
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/17/1977
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/03/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 02/12/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/03/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/22/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/17/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/17/2018
APPLICATION 10/15/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/26/2018
STAFF SHEET 10/07/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/02/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/30/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/21/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/08/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/08/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/02/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/22/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/22/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 16
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Selena Love, teacher, and Lenora Taylor, teacher, were present present with five children, two aged 2-years old and three children aged 1-years-old.
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Adetia Alexander, teacher, and Mykell Harris, teacher, were present with three children ages 4-months-old to 18-months-old.
2 8 MIXED Anika Flemons, teacher, and Jasmine Turner, teacher, were present with eight children, with three children aged 2-years-old and five children aged 3-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Julie McAfee, Director, and Alyssa Chandler, Assistant Director, were present with zero children in attendance.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Latreese Trice, teacher, and Cassandra Dismuke, teacher, were present with sixteen children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 1 PRESCHOOL Helmi Henkin, therapist, was present with one child aged 4-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Rhonda McCoy, teacher, was present with seven children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2 14 PRESCHOOL Janet Shorter, teacher, and L'Tanya Harris, teacher were present with fourteen children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Cerrita Lapsley, teacher, and Derrick Johnson, teacher, were present with four children ages 2-years-old.

 
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
The walls located in the upstairs preschool bathrooms was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by no baseboards attached and drywall was exposed.
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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a gap underneath the storage shed that was large enough for a child to crawl through.
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/27/2023
Violation
The ceilings located the Group 4 room(ages 4-years-old-5-years-old) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water damage and one missing ceiling tile.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the plan was not available in the Group 1 room (ages 2-years-old).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/27/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the book shelf in the infant classroom had crumbs and debris in the shelfing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/27/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 1. states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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