DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WESTBROOK ACADEMY CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER AT MORRIS

002881725

(636) 333-2277

2210 MORRIS DR
ARNOLD
MO  63010-2516

WESTBROOK ACADEMY CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER, LLC

4045 JEFFCO BLVD
ARNOLD
MO  63010-4213

MOREHOUSE, TIFFANY NICOLE

WESTBROOKACADEMY.JW@GMAIL.COM


BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/07/2023

11:00 AM

1:57 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460244385


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/23/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/02/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/02/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/23/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/02/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/02/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/02/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/02/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/07/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/02/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/02/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/02/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/02/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/02/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/08/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/02/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/22/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/03/2022
POLICIES 11/02/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/02/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/21/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/07/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 10
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 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ann Reber, Caregiver 4 - 4-13 Month Olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Robin Femmer, Caregiver 4 - 14-18 Month Olds
2 12 MIXED Shawn McAfee & Olivia Hartwell, Caregivers 2 - 2 Year Olds 10 - 3-5 Year Olds
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jennifer Westbrook, Managing Member Lee Nolden, LLC Manager
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Maria Metrejon Martin, Designated Person in Charge (At the time of arrival.)

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jennifer Westbrook, Lee Nolden, Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Maria Metrejon-Martin, Alyssa Cantrell, Shawn McAfee, Robin Femmer, Ryan Lee, Olivia Hartwell, Summer Cox & Alyssa Bennett 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
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: Aquaphor Diaper Cream. The item(s) was/were located on the sink in the "Hall" Bathroom.
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
12/7/2023
Violation
The walls located in the Kitchen, specifically the half wall near where the door latches was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the paint is chipped off the wall & bare drywall is showing.
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in both classrooms in the I/T Unit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/7/2023
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Maria Metrejon-Martin, Robin Femmer, Ryan Lee & Summer Cox.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Olivia Hartwell, Robin Femmer & Ann Reber did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Robin Femmer, Olivia Hartwell & Summer Cox as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Ann Reber, Robin Femmer, & Summer Cox.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the Medical Provider failed to mark whether or not the patient is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease for Maria Metrejon-Martin.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Gracie Hobbs, Ann Reber, Maria Metrejon-Martin, Alyssa Cantrell, Shawn McAfee, Robin Femmer, Ryan Lee, Olivia Hartwell & Summer Cox.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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