DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

000538538

(314) 727-1134

1436 FERGUSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63133

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI



 

BAILEY, DEBRA JEAN

dbailey@headstart.ywcastlouis.org

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

165

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/10/2024

9:00 AM

1:02 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2468118549


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/10/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/1995
POLICIES 11/21/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/17/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/17/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/21/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/21/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/21/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/08/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/08/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/21/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/15/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/10/2024
APPLICATION 01/14/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/10/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/28/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/04/2018
STAFF SHEET 03/23/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/29/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/29/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/23/2016
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/26/2024




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 20
Total Children 86
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Latosha Isaac and Ernestine Wilford, present with eight children ages 21-months-old to 35-months-old.
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Rosanna Bishop. Cassandra Rogers. and Germisha Tucker, present with six children ages 5-months-old to 21-months-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Debra Bailey, ERSA Specialist. Sheila Lo Davis, Family Outreach Worker. Alexis Taylor, administrative assistant, Chiquita Vincent, janitor, Robert Little, present with no children in care.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Michelle Williams and Lakisha Quinn present with eighteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Griselda Guerrero-Tovar and Christine Moore, present with ten children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Carolyn Jones and Faye Booze, present with fifteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Amanda Clark and LaToya Mosby, present with fourteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Shontae Wilson and Faye Vickers, present with fifteen children ages 3-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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 approximately 4 inches. The openings occurred in various areas around the fencing in the preschool playground.
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

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 Classroom U and Classroom V. This room is separated into two classrooms and each side has a designated diapering table. Both diapering tables are located in small walkways that are not facing the childcare space.
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

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 requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: LaToya Mosby need 8 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Carol Lentini, Jana Spencer, Jasmine Brown, and Robert Little
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Griselda Guerrero-Tovar and Marissa Harth.
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

Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Alexis Taylor and Carol Lentini.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
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