MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

Facility DVN
002177906

Phone
(314) 231-3188

Physical Address
1127 N VANDEVENTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63113-3427

Owner
THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
OATIS, VENITA M

E-mail Address
oatisv@gasastl.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
177

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
04/25/2024

Arrival Time
1:30 PM

Departure Time
2:50 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
CLOSE SUPERVISION

Inspection ID
2469205587

Document	Document-Date
POLICIES	10/29/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/29/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	10/29/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/29/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	10/29/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE	10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/02/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	10/29/2009
SAMPLE FORMS	10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	09/24/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	11/02/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	11/11/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	09/19/2019
APPLICATION	10/12/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	11/11/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	11/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	09/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	07/19/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	11/02/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	11/02/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	12/08/2019

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 21

Total Children 85

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Vicky Cassanover and Dymond Burnett were present with eight children who were 19-months-old through 2-years-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Barbara Dennis and Sharon Murray were present with seven children who were 19-months-old through 2-years-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Lawanda Harris was present with four children who were 4-months-old through 15-months-old.
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Alexis Chapman and Renee Simpson were present with five children who were 3-months-old through 13-months-old.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Daesha Houston and Trisha Simpson were present with six children who were 16-months-old through 2-years-old.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Venita Oatis, Assistant Director Tina Trueblook and teachers Ebonie Byrd and Olivia Dittmer were present with no children in attendance.
2	15	PRESCHOOL	Courtney Sims was present with fifteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old. It was naptime and Keisha Williams was on break on the premises.
1	5	PRESCHOOL	Djoni Tate was present with five children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	14	PRESCHOOL	Katrina Houston was present with fourteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old. It was naptime and Collette Johnson was on break on the premises.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	Eddie Morris was present with nine children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	12	PRESCHOOL	Jackie Durham was present with twelve children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old. It was naptime and Ronaja Fraizer was on break on the premises.

Compliance List

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by The bottom of two pillars on the pavilion in the older childcare space were covered in tape and the tape was peeling off and cracked. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 4/25/2024

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

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Not Observed

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