DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE HAPPY PLACE NURSERY AND LEARNING CENTER 2.0 LLC

002990125

(314) 942-7832

2359 CHAMBERS RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-5548

THE HAPPY PLACE NURSERY AND LEARNING CENTER 2.0 LLC



 

EVANS, KEANDRA L

happyplaces2359@yahoo.com


AMY MUSSELMAN

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

37

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/12/2023

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/06/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/05/2023
POLICIES 04/26/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/20/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/05/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/05/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/16/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/18/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/27/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/05/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/14/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/05/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/26/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/11/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/05/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/27/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/18/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/26/2023
APPLICATION 11/14/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/10/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/13/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/18/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/05/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/14/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The applicant has not completed the licensing orientation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (1) states: An applicant shall complete the licensing orientation available on the department’s website to learn about the licensing process and rules.
Correction Required
The applicant shall complete the licensing orientation available on the department's website.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/14/2023
Violation
The facility cares for children under twelve (12) months of age and the safe sleep policy did not contain information as required in 5 CSR 25-500.182, as evidenced by policy missing statements regarding lighting in the nap room and the used of equipment that interferes with the caregiver's ability to hear or see a child who may be distressed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (P) states: A written safe sleep policy, if the facility’s application includes children under twelve (12) months of age in the requested age range;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a safe sleep policy.

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Compliance Date
7/18/2023
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by door knob missing from preschool entrance/exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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Compliance Date
9/13/2023
Violation
The walls located 3-4's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing baseboard from one section of 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.

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Compliance Date
9/25/2023
Violation
Individual storage space requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no space for each child's belongings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. F. states: Each child shall be provided individual space, accessible to the child, for storage of each childs' clothing and other personal belongings.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide accessible, individual space for each child's belongings.

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Compliance Date
9/26/2023
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table within the group space.
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.

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Compliance Date
9/13/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weed overgrowth present on asphalt surfaces of playground.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/21/2023
Violation
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

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Compliance Date
9/13/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, cabinet, in 3-4's room was not in good condition as evidenced by missing board at top of cabinet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/29/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

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Compliance Date
7/19/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Breon Frazier, Annette Rowell, and Keandra Evans did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 2. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.
Correction Required
Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

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Compliance Date
9/29/2023
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 Breon Frazier as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/21/2023
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 Breon Frazier.
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.

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Compliance Date
9/26/2023
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