DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STARLIGHT ACADEMY

002999500

(314) 942-6688

10451 INTERNATIONAL PLAZA DR
ST ANN
MO  63074-1805

RIVERA CARE INC



 

MURPHY, DANYELL TERRELL MARIE

marivera1328@gmail.com

Incorporated

LAUREN A LEON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

85

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/05/2024

2:30 PM

3:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2472019736


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 06/30/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/02/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/30/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/30/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/23/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/30/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/30/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/13/2023
POLICIES 11/01/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/01/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/27/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/06/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/01/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/05/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/13/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/12/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/14/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/05/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/05/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/02/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 06/30/2023
APPLICATION 11/21/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/23/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/16/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 17
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 35
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Lynka Davis, present with three children ages 13-months-old to 18-months-old. Interviewees, Kailynn Humphrey and Danaitha Johnson, were also present with the group.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Danyell Murphy, present with no children in care.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Cassandra Eley, present with eight children, all 3-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Damirha Wittaker, present with nine children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Fatima Goree, present with eight children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Kanoi Hardin, present with seven children, all 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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 4 outlets in the school-age classroom and 1 outlet in the preschool classroom did not contain protective covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/5/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the large tree by the jungle gym in the school-age play space had multiple large, low-hanging branches, which posed poking hazards. The branches were located at eye-level and were hanging over the slide.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, metal chair with red plastic seat, in the school-age classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat contained a crack, which posed a pinching hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Individual chairs and table spaces were not adequate for the facility's licensed capacity of children 12 months of age and older as evidenced by 15 chairs/table spaces were not proportioned so children's feet were firm on the floor when sitting back as far as possible on the chair.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 1. A. states: Individual chairs and table space for the licensed capacity of the facility shall be available for children twelve (12) months of age and older. Chairs shall be proportioned so children's feet are firm on the floor when they are sitting back as far as possible on the chair.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriately sized, individual chairs and table spaces for all children 12 months or older.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for age-appropriate indoor equipment and materials as evidenced by equipment for school-age children was not observed on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 1. states: Children twenty-four (24) months of age and older shall have an ample variety of age-appropriate toys, books, creative materials and activities which provide fun, stimulation, development and opportunities for individual choices.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide age-appropriate equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, firetruck, in infant/toddler play space was not in good condition as evidenced by multiple bars had peeling paint and patches of rust.
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

Violation
Outdoor equipment, infant/toddler playhouse, in the infant/toddler play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the playhouse was disassembled into 5 parts, which were located in by the fence and in the walkway.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Lynka Davis, Fatima Goree, Kanoi Hardin, Anthony Murphy, Danyell Murphy, Farreion Murphy, Damirah Wittaker, Marissa Rivera, Archie-Lynn Rivera, and Czerina Rivera, who was hired on March 15, 2024.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Damirha Wittaker 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

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by three children's files did not authorize the facility for emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
An individual file was not kept for 6 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) . states: An individual file shall be kept to identify each child and enable the provider to communicate with the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian of the child in an emergency.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Danyell Murphy and Farreion Murphy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lynka Davis, Fatima Goree, Kanoi Hardin, Anthony Murphy, Damirha Wittaker, Marissa Rivera, Archie-Lynn Rivera, and Czerina Rivera.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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