DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MARY MARGARET'S DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER

000472331

(314) 868-2775

10055 HALLS FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136

AUNTIE MARGARET'S DAY CARE, INC.



 

HENDERSON, RETHA LEE

mmdc10055hallsferry@yahoo.com

Incorporated

CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

94

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/29/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2467298015


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/04/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/10/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 09/01/1992
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/01/1992
POLICIES 09/01/1992
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/10/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/01/1992
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/01/1992
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/01/1992
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/09/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/25/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/21/1994
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/01/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/01/1992
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/13/1989
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/08/2016
APPLICATION 06/21/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/02/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/07/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/18/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/02/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/03/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/02/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:15PM   9/24/2010
  7:45AM   8:15AM   9/24/2010



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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the protective barriers were not along the fence line to prevent a vehicle from advancing through to the preschool/school age playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/29/2024
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 was not in good condition in that the I/T fence had a gap large enough for entrapment of arms and legs.
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
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Compliance Date
3/4/2024
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 was not in good condition in that the top portion of the fence was observed to have a gap approximately 28 feet in width and 12 inches in length.
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
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Compliance Date
3/4/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by overgrowth of branches, weeds, dead leaves, and a broken bed frame throughout the I/T play space.
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
3/7/2024
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/7/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, 6 tri cycles, in I/T play area was not in good condition as evidenced by rust and chipped paint.
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
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Compliance Date
3/7/2024
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
Compliance
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