DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MONSANTO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002161904

(314) 694-4200

800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63141-7843

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC

800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63141-7843

MERKEL, TRICIA MARIE

monsanto@brighthorizons.com

Incorporated

ABBIGAIL HORN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

168

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/16/2024

12:25 AM

2:16 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2470874339


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/28/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/16/2009
SAMPLE FORMS 05/16/2009
POLICIES 05/16/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/16/2009
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/16/2009
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/28/2013
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/28/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/16/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/16/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/16/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/16/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/16/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/16/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/16/2009
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/28/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2013
APPLICATION 02/25/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/01/2016
STAFF SHEET 02/25/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/19/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/15/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/13/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/22/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/29/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/29/2024




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 17
Total Children 75
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jayonna McNutt, teacher present with four children, ages 13-months-old to 22-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jeannie Kuntz, teacher present three children, ages 5-months-old to 9-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jodie Mulqueen and Schimara Jones, teachers present with seven children, ages 3-months-old to 11-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Elizabeth Bittencourt, teacher present with three children, ages 13-months-old to 22-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jamie Armstrong and Martina Young, teachers present with four children, ages 15-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tricia Merkel, director, and Deena Mosley, assistant director present with no children.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Natalie Mueller, teacher present with seven children, age 3-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Jada Madison and Rori Henderson, teachers present with fifteen children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Kellie Davis and Teresita McCoy, teachers present with thirteen children, ages 3-years-old.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Cindy Renner and Sara Barner, teachers present with eleven children, ages 2-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Madalynn Cissell, teacher present with eight children, age 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen and saline spray. The item(s) was/were located in 3-year-old classroom within reach of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/16/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were two cracked tubs located on playground with exposed sharp pieces.
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
5/16/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: gripe water. The item(s) was/were located in infant room within reach of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/16/2024
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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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