DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDERCARE LEARNING CENTER #4

001631569

(636) 946-8440

1804 BOONE'S LICK RD
ST CHARLES
MO  63301

LLTC, INC.



 

PAUL, SARAH LYNN

TCLCBN4@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

1 MONTH - 14 YEARS

68

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

06/17/2024

8:25 AM

9:06 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2472714017


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/20/2023
POLICIES 10/26/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/13/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/13/2001
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/26/2001
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/20/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/26/2001
SAMPLE FORMS 10/26/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/28/2001
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/26/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/26/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/11/2001
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/14/2015
APPLICATION 07/22/2019
STAFF SHEET 10/10/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/17/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/11/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/08/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/06/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/20/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/26/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/20/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/28/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/06/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   9/21/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 6
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rosario Echeverria, teacher, and Sirley Bojorquez, teacher, were in attendance with four children, ages 7-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 10 MIXED Caitlyn Conrad, teacher, and Caydence Carr, teacher, were in attendance with ten children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Mary Schmidt, Director in Training, was in attendance with no children present.
1 6 SCHOOL AGE Tara Braddy, teacher, was in attendance with six children, ages 5-years-old to 10-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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet plugs were missing in the infant and toddler classrooms.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/17/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash consisting of empty box, tissues and styrofoam cup located on the preschool playground.
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

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by large rotted tree stump that is growing mushrooms and is a trip/fall hazard located on the infant/toddler playground.
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
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
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