DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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Facility Information

THE FLANCE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002444724

(314) 881-0881

1908 OFALLON ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63106-3259

FLANCE MANAGEMENT, INC.



 

OMEROVIC, ISMETA

iomerovic@flancecenter.org

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

154

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 64 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/17/2024

9:00 AM

1:21 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2471208081


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/05/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/05/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/28/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/28/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/14/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 05/14/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/14/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/14/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/23/2023
POLICIES 05/14/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/24/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/14/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/24/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/24/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/2013
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/17/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/16/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/22/2014
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/05/2024
APPLICATION 03/05/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/05/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/02/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/29/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 29
Total Children 100
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sharon Smith, teacher, and Keyanna Taylor, teacher, were present with five children, aged 6-months old to 16-months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Skylar Buckles, teacher, and Destinee Weathers, teacher, were present with eight children, aged 5-months old to 17-months old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Paris Holt, teacher, was present with four children, aged 6-months old to 17-months old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Gina Hynes, teacher, and Donesha Taylor, teacher, were present with seven children, aged 20-months old to 27-months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teona Keys, teacher, and Hamdi Ali, teacher, were present with six children, aged 19-months old to 2-years old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Robin Johnson, teacher, and LeAyna Patton, teacher, were present with six children, aged 23-months old to 3-years old. One (3) year old was present in the group and has an approved variance to extend his stay in the infant/toddler unit until August 2024.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Ayotte, teacher, and Claire Solomon, teacher, were present with six children, aged 19-months old to 2-years old.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ismeta Omerovic, Director, Kresta Randolph, Parent Liason, Zayla Montgomery, Farm Manager (Urban Harvest), Peter Hageman, Sustainability and Wellness Coordinator, Tami Timer, Executive Director, and Sabine Esters, Front Desk Staff, were present with no children
2 13 PRESCHOOL Alexandria Reedus, teacher, and Judith Johnson, teacher, were present with thirteen children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Stephene Upchurch, teacher, and Jorja McAfee, teacher, were present with ten children, aged 2-years old to 3-years old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Stephanie Blotter, teacher, and Kyla Riley, teacher, were present with twelve children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Rochelle Mullins, teacher, and Sumaya Sheikh, teacher, were present with seventeen children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Lauren Unnerstall, teacher, and Aurdeen Clarkson were present with six children, all 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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Kayla Bush, LeRoy Davis, Jewahir Mohamed and Naeem Slaise.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Keyanna Tannon as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical exam for Teona Keys did not state she could work in a child care setting or program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/17/2024
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