DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRECIOUS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LLC

002947879

(314) 226-9953

1423 HODIAMONT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63112-3529

PRECIOUS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LLC



 

COLE, STACEY DARNELLA

sherrineal9254@gmail.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

28

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 1425 HODIAMONT AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63112; 1423 HODIAMONT AVE: 16 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 5 YEARS; 1425 HODIAMONT: 12 CAPACITY, BIRTH TO 35 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/29/2024

9:20 AM

10:14 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2471551564


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/02/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/02/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/02/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 09/02/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/03/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/02/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/02/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/02/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/18/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/12/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/12/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/20/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/02/2022
POLICIES 09/02/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/16/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/13/2023
APPLICATION 04/11/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/24/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/01/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/01/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/11/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/21/2023




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 4
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Mitchell and Jequette Ball were present with six children who were 6-months-old through 20-months-old.
2 12 MIXED Sherry Cole and Destiny Cole were present with twelve children who were 2-years-old through 4-years-old, including three who were 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a gallon of bleach, multi-purpose cleaner and Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
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
5/29/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by The outdoor carpet for the children was rolled and bunched up in the play space, creating a tripping hazard. .
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
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/29/2024
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance