MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
SPIEGEL, LAVINA GALE

Facility DVN
001749791

Phone
(314) 968-0000

Physical Address
3135 S BRENTWOOD BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO 63144

Owner
SPIEGEL, LAVINA GALE

Mailing Address
2446 HIGH SCHOOL DR
BRENTWOOD
MO 63144

Provider/Director
JOHNSTON, CRISTINA GALE

E-mail Address
BrightBeginnings1234@yahoo.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

Capacity
60

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 29 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
06/14/2024

Arrival Time
11:18 AM

Departure Time
12:23 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2472619105

Document	Document-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	08/31/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE	08/31/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	08/31/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	08/31/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	08/31/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	08/31/2011
POLICIES	08/31/2011
SAMPLE FORMS	08/31/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	08/31/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	08/31/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	03/20/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	03/20/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	08/31/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	03/30/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	04/03/2018
STAFF SHEET	12/06/2023
APPLICATION	10/11/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	12/31/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	12/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	10/10/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/19/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	12/06/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	12/06/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 11

Total Children 52

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Lakeda Wilson and Savannah Houch were present with seven children who were 13-months-old through 15-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Vernette Hardy and Peggy Ellis were present with eight children who were 4-months-old through 12-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Joyce Smith was present with four children who were 14-months-old through 20-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Paula Ormsby was present with four children who were 20-months-old through 22-months-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Christina Johnston was present with no children in attendance.
2	13	PRESCHOOL	Natalie Otten and Nia Smith were present with thirteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	16	TWO YEAR OLDS	Arriyah Johnson and Aislin Huber were present with sixteen children who were 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 Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol and spray cleaners. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked staff bathroom. 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 6/14/2024
Violation The walls located the 2-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling green paint. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 6/14/2024

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Not Observed

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

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