DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A CHILD'S HEART LEARNING CENTER LLC.

002792545

(314) 738-9171

8020 SAINT CHARLES ROCK RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63114-5364

A CHILD'S HEART LEARNING CENTER LLC.



 

PENNINGTON, ADRIENNE

achildsheart19@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

29

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

02/02/2024

8:55 AM

10:57 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2463581201


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/08/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/11/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/08/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/11/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/07/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/07/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/11/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/11/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/08/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/08/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/16/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/16/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/16/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/11/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/11/2019
POLICIES 12/11/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/08/2019
STAFF SHEET 08/16/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 01/07/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/25/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/05/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/25/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/25/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/07/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 5
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 15 MIXED Teacher TonJuana Ethridge, Crystal Fisher, and Cynthia Smith were present with fifth-teen children's ages ranging from two-years-old and 5-years-old. There were two 2-year-old children in that ratio.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Adrienne Pennington, Director arrived twenty minutes after inspection began. Terrell Pennington was present at the beginning of the inspection.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that downstairs preschool classroom.
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
2/2/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes and a gallon of hand soap . The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the upstairs preschool classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/2/2024
Violation
The walls located in the stairwell was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the banisters .
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 8 inches.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Two gallons of floor cleaner, two gallons of degreaser, bleach, and two gallons of sanitizer . The item(s) was/were located located in the unlocked kitchen downstairs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was posted but did not include instructions for infants/non-ambulatory children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (E) states: The evacuation/emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for infants and nonambulatory children.
Correction Required
Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/2/2024
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (B) states: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.
Correction Required
All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 Crystal Fisher and Terrell Pennington .
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
Submit Documentation

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