DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC.

000700629

(314) 534-1222

210 S EWING
ST LOUIS
MO  63103

CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT CENTER, INC.



 

HAMILTON, ANNIE LOUISE

ahamiltonhgr@aol.com

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/13/2023

10:30 AM

11:53 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2460721876


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/05/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 09/15/1995
POLICIES 09/15/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/15/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/15/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/15/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/15/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/15/1995
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/15/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/15/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/09/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/10/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/26/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/29/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/13/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/17/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/30/2023
STAFF SHEET 07/17/2019
APPLICATION 06/17/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/24/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/17/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/29/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/15/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/29/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/05/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 11
Total Children 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Victoria Bolden, teacher, and Tanya Hamilton, teacher, were present with seven children, aged 3-months-old to 7-months-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Avis Cooks, teacher, and Mary Holifield, teacher, were present with five children aged 11-months-old to 14-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tatiahna Turner, teacher, was present with four children aged 18-months-old to 22-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Melody Kennell. teacher, and Lisa Rogerson, teacher, were present with eight children aged 15-months-old to 28-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rodney Holifield, cook, was present with no children in attendance
1 19 PRESCHOOL Annie Hamilton, teacher, was present with nineteen children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Roshawnda Davis, teacher, and Wells Jazmine, teacher, were present with sixteen children all aged 2-years-old

 
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
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

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
The ceilings located in the PS classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a buckled ceiling tile with a stain that covers the vent.
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 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5inches.
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
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
12/13/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, two airplane riders, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, a tube slide, in the big playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the top of the plastic tube slide has a crack with a sharp edge and three missing bolts .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Tanya Hamilton and Monica Harris 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/13/2023
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Mary Holifield needs 1 clock hour.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/13/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by one caregiver caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
More than 50 children were observed in care and the director/individual in charge was included in the staff/child ratios; this occurred outside of naptime and there was no emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (2) states: If a center has an attendance of more than fifty (50) children, the center director or individual in charge shall not be included in staff/child ratios except during naptime or on an emergency substitute basis.
Correction Required
The director/individual in charge shall not be included in the ratio except as allowed.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aryss Tolbert, Tanya Hamilton, Monica Harris 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/13/2023
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: Aryss Tolbert, Tanya Hamilton, Monica Harris.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/13/2023
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
Not Observed
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