DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MT PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT & ENRICHMENT CENTER

001971684

(314) 382-7001

2855 ARLINGTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63120-2011

MT PLEASANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT & ENRICHMENT CENTER



 

GASTON, PATRICE MICHELLE

MTPLEASANTDAYCARE@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

92

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/01/2024

12:33 PM

1:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2473492041


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/07/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 12/07/2007
POLICIES 12/07/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/07/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/07/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/07/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/07/2007
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/29/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/09/2008
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/01/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/30/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/30/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/07/2007
APPLICATION 11/19/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/20/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/26/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/08/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/04/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/23/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/02/2024




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 7
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Shawn Hamm-doll was present with five children ages ranging between 4-months-old to 12-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Shirley Sandford was present with three children ages ranging between 22-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Patrice Gaston and administrator Annette Shelton were present with zero children in attendance.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Norma Primer was present with six children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 4 SCHOOL AGE Teacher, Kariah Dorsey was present with four children ages ranging between 6-years-old to 10-years-old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Yolanda Hogue were present with five 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
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 infant classroom, 2-year-old classroom, and school age classroom.
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
7/1/2024
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/1/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by at least 5 nails were poking through the fence, where children could touch them.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 4-months-old to 12-months-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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