DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YMCA-EDWARD JONES BRANCH-EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

001344727

(314) 439-9665

12521 MARINE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63146-2411

GATEWAY REGION YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION



 

HOLZRICHTER, ALLISON MAE

allison.holzrichter@gwrymca.org

Incorporated

LAUREN A LEON

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

22 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/19/2024

12:45 PM

2:10 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2466828279


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/14/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/14/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/26/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/19/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/26/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/27/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/26/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/08/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/17/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/17/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/14/2013
POLICIES 07/26/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 07/26/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/19/1999
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/02/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/13/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/15/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/11/2017
APPLICATION 07/26/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/30/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/31/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/12/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/26/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/31/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/05/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 12
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Alexia Pargo-Payne and Emma Williams, present with seven children ages 18-months-old to 22-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Alyssa Williams and Melissa Greenslate, present with six children ages 5-months-old to 10-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Rinelda Zapa, present with three children ages 13-months-old to 19-months-old.
2 9 MIXED Caregivers, Flozelly Davis and Iymani Henderson, present with nine children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Allison Holzrichter, present with no children in attendance.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Emily Zwibelman, present with twelve children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old. during nap time. Caregiver, Behnaz Shadmani, was on break on premises.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Justina O'Guin and Carol Burns, present with twelve children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.

 
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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Theresa Corcoran, Allison Holzrichter, Manjula Pai, Alexia Pargo-Payne, Lauren Banks, Aaliyah Townsend, Campbell Felix, Melanie Stumpe, Marshell Hill, Minakkshi Goel, Graciela Coronado Rios, Flozelly Davis, Iymani Henderson, Ashley Aubuchon, Rinelda Zapa, Behnaz Shadmani, Nick Frogge, Justina O'Guin, Carol Burns, Madhu Bhatt, Aaliyah Pargo, and Melissa Greenslate within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/9/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in a position in that children could not be visualized behind staff members as children were being diapered.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/19/2024
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
3/19/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/19/2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 3 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/19/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Marshell Hill
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Lauren Banks and Melanie Stumpe.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/19/2024
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
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the following files were not available on the premises for review: Emily Zwibelman and Allison Holzrichter.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/19/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Emily Zwibelman.
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