DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PEARL'S PALACE

002534172

(314) 325-5478

8336 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63132-2814

WATSON, MARY; TRAYLOR, PEARLIE KANISHA

2266 HERITAGE DR
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4520

TRAYLOR, PEARLIE KANISHA

pearlspalace@att.net


CHRISTINA BRUCE

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/25/2024

12:10 PM

1:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2463607121


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/12/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/13/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/25/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/25/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/13/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/13/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/13/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/30/2023
POLICIES 06/13/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 06/02/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/03/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/13/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/25/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/13/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/13/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/06/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/21/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2018
APPLICATION 07/10/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/27/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/08/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/13/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/20/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   9/1/2017
  7:30AM   8:30AM   9/1/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 9 MIXED Staff: Raiesha Hindrix. Age range 2 years through 4 years, Three 2 year old children.
2 8 MIXED Staff: Antara Mondel and Karmyn Mull. Age range 6 months through 2 years. One 2 year old children. Upon inspection, Karmyn Mull was initially in the kitchen area and not in the I/T unit. Antara was alone with 8 infant/toddler children. Karmyn Mull went into the I/T unit during inspection to meet child/staff ratio.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Mary Watson and Makayla Thornton. Not counted in staff/child ratio at time of inspection.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by eight children, ages 6 months through 2 years, were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/25/2024
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance