DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

OUR TIME TO GROW LEARNING CENTER

001860704

(314) 602-7622

3901 WASHINGTON BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63108-3507

KEYS, CAROLYN



 

KEYS, CAROLYN

foxkeys65@gmail.com


CHRISTINA BRUCE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

21 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/19/2023

12:25 PM

1:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2461232616


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/13/2023
APPLICATION 05/01/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/06/2019
POLICIES 04/14/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/14/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/05/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/05/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/07/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/05/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/05/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/05/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/07/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/28/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/07/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 06/07/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/07/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/07/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/12/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/07/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/05/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/09/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/25/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/05/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/21/2023




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 10
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Delia Banks staff with children ages 6 months to 11 months old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Evelyn Williams with children ages 3 months and 6 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Alisha Miller and Wanda Marshall with children ages 15 months through 18 months old.
2 9 MIXED Staff Chathuika Eheliyagoda and Jermieka Lawary with children ages 2 through 7 years with 8 two year olds in the group.
3 12 PRESCHOOL Priscilla Wiley, Isabelle Friziellie and Priyanka Tiwara staff with children all 3 and 4 years old.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Angela Booker with all 2 year olds.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water in a 5 gallon bucket with no lid was present on the right side of the shed out in the playground. Two buckets of sealer was sitting near the shed as well.
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

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that under the small climber there is indoor outdoor carpet is covering asphalt.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector in the hallway is chirping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Evelyn Williams (compliant 12/19/23) , Chris Umbertino, Terrence Rupert (compliant 12/19/23), Carolyn Keys (compliant 12/19/23), Wanda Marshall (compliant 12/19/23), Jermieka Lawary (compliant 12/19/23), Alisha Miller, Chathurika Eheliyagoda (compliant 12/19/23), Priscilla Wiley (compliant 12/19/23), Angela Booker, Lakeisha Gray (no longer employed 12/19/23) Priyanka Tiwari.
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
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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