DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GODDARD SCHOOL

001941822

(636) 296-3160

3228 MILLER RD
ARNOLD
MO  63010-3710

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FIRST, LLC



 

ROBERTS, JAIME RAE

ARNOLDMO@GODDARDSCHOOLS.COM


MELISSA JILL SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

137

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/17/2023

12:20 PM

2:21 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2461072218


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/11/2006
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/19/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/19/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/19/2006
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/19/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/19/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/19/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/11/2006
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/20/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/20/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 01/11/2006
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/05/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/11/2006
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/11/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/11/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/11/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/11/2006
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/11/2005
POLICIES 11/25/2019
APPLICATION 11/14/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/12/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/21/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/17/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/12/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/12/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 24
Total Children 91
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Maggie Carroll & Diana Schmidt, Caregivers 6 - 3-11 month olds
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ana Gibbar & Amber Vaughn, Caregivers 5 - 12-18 month olds
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Maya Smith & Gabriella Carnero, Caregivers 7 - 18-24 month olds
2 11 MIXED Ella Flesner, Caregiver (States that Allison is working i the room but has left on break) 6 2-year-olds 5 3-year-olds Allison Ray, Caregiver (Returned from break to correct ratio)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Denise Dunn (washing dishes)
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jamie Roberts, Director Meaghan Domian, Assistant Director Andria Barbieri, Managing Member
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Allison Ray, Caregiver (Leaving for break)
2 14 PRESCHOOL Tracy Solomon & Lexi Haegele, Caregivers 14 3 & 4 year olds
3 15 PRESCHOOL Emily Clayton, Mary Wilper & Danielle Lee, Caregivers 15 - 3 year olds
2 9 PRESCHOOL Jennifer Kidd & Tammy Markovich, Caregivers 9 4 & 5 year olds
2 15 SCHOOL AGE Lynn Klopfer & Sophie Nolen, Caregivers 15 5-7 year olds
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Lexi Jarvis, Caregiver (States that Elizabeth is working in the room but left on break) 9 2-year olds Elizabeth Williams, Caregiver (returned from break to correct ratio)

Compliance List
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the emergency exit door in the Hippos Room does not easily open.
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.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets did not have outlet covers on the big playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/17/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by unknown weeds were growing in many places throughout the garden 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by unknown weeds were growing through the perimeter of the fence on the little 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.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The hangings/draperies in the Monkey Room were hanging over an exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/17/2023
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, the toilet paper holder, in the Hippos Room was not in good condition as evidenced by pulling out of the wall.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 2 years old, were cared for by 1 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/17/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 2 & 3 years old (6 - 2 year olds & 5 3 year olds), were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/17/2023
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
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
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