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

01/08/2024

10:05 AM

11:15 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2462008263


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 01/08/2024
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: 1
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 57
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Victoria Bolden, teacher, and Avis Cooks, teacher, were present with seven children aged 2-months-old to 8-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mary Holifield, teacher, was present with four children aged 9-months-old to 13-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Melody Kennell, teacher, and Lisa Rogerson, teacher, were present with eight children aged 18-months-old to 28-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Titiahna Turner, teacher, was present with four children aged 13-months-old to 23-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Annie Hamilton, director, was present with no children in attendamce
2 18 PRESCHOOL Autumn Cosey, teacher, and Suzanne Spaulding, teacher, were present with eighteen children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Roshawnda Davis, teacher, and Jazmine Wells, 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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
1/8/2024
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
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 3.8 inches and 4inches between the black metal pickets throughout the entire section of fence .
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

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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
1/8/2024
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
1/8/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/8/2024
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