DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MY MOTHER'S ROOTS LLC

002814584

(314) 814-0299

8229 N BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2323

MY MOTHER'S ROOTS LLC



 

WRICE, GWENDOLYN

mymothersrootsllc@gmail.com


JOYCE E GREEN

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

29 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/01/2023

8:13 AM

10:18 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2459967187


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/01/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/20/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/20/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/12/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/11/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/06/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/11/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/23/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/20/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/11/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/11/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/30/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/11/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/11/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/11/2020
POLICIES 03/11/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/11/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 03/11/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/11/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/11/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/24/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/21/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/05/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/03/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/12/2023




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 12
Total Children 48
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Betty Jones-Collins. teacher, and Yvonda Erby, teacher, were present with six children, aged 6-months old to 14-months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cassandra Carlisle, teacher, and Shontelle Brandon, teacher, were present with eight children, aged 6-months old to 16-months old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Mica'Lan Hampton, owner, Cameron Wrice, owner/floater/ maintenance, and Monique Matthews, teacher, were present with no children.
2 7 PRESCHOOL Cajaniece Johnson, teacher, and Diamond Lofton, teacher, were present with fourteen children, aged 4-years old to 5-years old.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Shinita King, teacher, and Cierra Hudson, teacher, were present with eight children, aged 2-years old to 3-years old.
1 19 TWO YEAR OLDS Yolanda Washington, teacher, was present with nineteen children, all aged 2-years old. The attendance of the children increased to twenty-three. Jazmin Richardson, teacher, Georgia Jones, teacher, ad Dasia Bost, teacher, reported to the classroom to correct the staff/child ratio.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by the date of birth and employment dates were not present on the form.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/1/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jasmine Torry, Cassandra Carlyle, Geneva Williams, Latrice Jordan, Tracy Hampton, DaJanece Johnson, Georgia Jones, Ciara Hudson and Betty Jones-Collins 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
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Compliance Date
12/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The floors located Girls Restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes in the floor tile was observed.
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
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Compliance Date
12/1/2023
Violation
The walls located in the Jungle Cubs Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the base board was detached from the wall.
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
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Compliance Date
12/1/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds, measuring 6 inches or longer, were observed around the perimeter of the outdoor play area.
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
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Compliance Date
12/1/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nineteen children, ages 2-years old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (B) states: Age Two (2) Years. Groups composed solely of two (2)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children, with no more than sixteen (16) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by all staff files were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/1/2023
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