DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

URBAN LEAGUE OF METRO ST. LOUIS-PATCH HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

002845756

(314) 584-6821

7925 MINNESOTA AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-3511

URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS



 

WADE, DANIELLE RENEE

dwade@urbanleague-stl.org

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

05/01/2024

7:25 AM

10:35 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469538052


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/18/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/18/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/18/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/18/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/06/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/18/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/18/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/18/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/07/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/07/2020
STAFF SHEET 05/01/2024
POLICIES 12/07/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/07/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/07/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/29/2024
APPLICATION 02/19/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/19/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/22/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/28/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/01/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/25/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/26/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/29/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/25/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 8
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 MIXED Leanora Washington, Teacher, was present with three children in care, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Danielle Wade, Director, and Kathy Marion, Nutrition-Aid, Emily Pitts, Board Member, and Lorraine Blankenship, Family Support Staff, Almedina Black, Program Aide, were present with no children in care.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Stephanie Phillips, Teacher and Diamini Spann, Teacher, were present with six children in care, ages 3-years-old to 5-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/1/2024
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/1/2024
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the name of the program is different from the name indicated on the license and there is a typo in the name of the owner .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/19/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/19/2024
Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no potty chair/junior commode/adaptor seat provided.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/1/2024
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
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