MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Facility DVN
002832788

Phone
(314) 533-0975

Physical Address
3740 MARINE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63118-4175

Owner
SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Mailing Address
2101 S JEFFERSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63104-2209

Provider/Director
HILL, MORGAN

E-mail Address
jweaver@southside-ecc.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JOYCE E GREEN

Age Range
36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

Capacity
80

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations

Inspection Information

Date
05/02/2024

Arrival Time
10:20 AM

Departure Time
11:26 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2469660849

Document	Document-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	03/27/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	08/26/2020
STAFF SHEET	09/14/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	10/30/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	07/14/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	07/08/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	09/03/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	07/16/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE	08/31/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/13/2020
POLICIES	07/22/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	07/22/2020
SAMPLE FORMS	09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	07/22/2020
APPLICATION	04/12/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	08/28/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	08/07/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	07/29/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	07/29/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	09/26/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	09/26/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	09/26/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 2

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 13

Total Children 56

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Morgan Hill, director, Tangela Carleton, cafeteria staff, Angelina Salisbury, cafeteria staff, and Donna Whitfield, cafeteria staff, were present with no children.
2	15	PRESCHOOL	Maragret "Maggie" Carosello, teacher, and Tasha Brantley, teacher, were present with fifteen children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old. Bethany Semblante, Apple Tree coach, was present but not counted in child/staff ratio.
3	14	PRESCHOOL	Stania Flowers, teacher, Valleria "Shelly" Fleming, teacher, and Katrina Specht, floater, were present with fourteen children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
2	13	PRESCHOOL	Karli Jacobs, teacher, and Catherine Cole, teacher, were present with thirteen children, aged 4-years old to 5-years old. Hannah Bisch, consultant from Miriam School and Learning Center, was present but not counted in the child/staff ratio.
2	14	PRESCHOOL	Gearline James, teacher, and Kendra Inman, teacher, were present with fourteen children, aged 4-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

Not Observed

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The walls located in the Comet Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a cover on the heating system was broken and in need of repair. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. 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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Outdoor equipment, General Store, in the outdoor preschool play area was not in good condition as evidenced by one of the doors was detached from the play equipment and in need of repair. 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Not Observed

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

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. —

Not Observed

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Not Observed