DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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Facility Information

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.

001919295

(314) 352-2123

4501 HAMPTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63109

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.



 

WALCK, STACIE

STEPAHEADCHILDCARE@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

85

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

46 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 31 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/25/2024

4:00 PM

5:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469240810


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 09/29/2006
POLICIES 09/29/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/29/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/29/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/29/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/26/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/29/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/29/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2010
APPLICATION 07/09/2018
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/03/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/23/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/27/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/26/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/28/2023




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 15
Total Children 57
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lauren Anthony, Teacher and Amber Dunn, Teacher, were present in the Big Cookie Classroom, with seven children in care, ages 18-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Athena Morrow, Teacher, and Jessica Lee, Teacher, were present in the Little Cookie Classroom, with seven children in care, ages 12-months-old to 17-months-old.
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mary Spravale, Teacher, and Mallory Wroblewski, Teacher, were present in the Tellie's Tots Classroom with three children in care, ages 10-months-old to 14-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Heather Winterbauer, Teacher, and Victoria Cotton, Teacher were present in the Elmo's Angels Classroom with six children in care, ages 4-months-old to 9-months-old
1 5 MIXED Cassandra Corzine, Teacher, was present in the Zoe's Zingers Classroom, with five children in care, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Bishop, Assistant Director, was present with no children in care.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Whitley Spratt, Teacher, and Zoe Franklin, Teacher, were present in the Kermit's Kids Classroom with thirteen children in care, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Bryan Weinhold, Teacher, was present in the Grover's Gang Classroom with six children in care, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Michala Redd, Teacher and Taylor Thomas, Teacher, were present in the Bert's Buddies Classroom with ten children in care, aged 2-years-old.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the preschool age classroom (Grover's Gang) was missing one cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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