DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE BERRY PATCH PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE CENTER, L.L.C.

001425309

(314) 962-4499

670 S LACLEDE STATION RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63119

THE BERRY PATCH PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE CENTER, L.L.C.



 

PATTERSON, THERESA MARIE

Theberrypatch1977@gmail.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

92

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/12/2024

9:15 AM

12:09 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474044726


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/01/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 12/01/1999
POLICIES 12/01/1999
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/01/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/01/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/01/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/01/1999
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/01/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/01/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/01/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/01/1999
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/26/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/01/1999
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/01/1999
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/01/1999
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/01/1999
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/23/2018
APPLICATION 01/14/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/28/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/09/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/10/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/10/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/10/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/28/2023




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 18
Total Children 74
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Brittany Milcic and Tessa Bienick were present with seven children who were 4-months-old through 14-months-old.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Allison Huff, Mayrin ViIdal and Tiffany Blake were present with eight children who were 14-months-old through 18-months-old.
2 13 MIXED Katherine Wirtel and Natalia Storozhko were present with thirteen children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including three who were 2-years-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Theresa Patterson, Sam Oliphant, Jena Doering and Kris Martin were present with no children in attendance.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Bethany Thompson and Brittany Meyer were present with fifteen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Julie King and Mickey Wynn were present with sixteen children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
3 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Michelle Fenwick, Hannah Heffron, and Jessica Rinehart were present with fifteen children who were all 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the 4-5-year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the radiator was separating in the corner exposing a sharp metal edge.
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
7/12/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach, Clorox and misc cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked mop closet.
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
7/12/2024
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by The 2-year-old classroom is still under going some remodeling, the are broken baseboards, wet paint, and tools. The room was locked and the children are using other child approved space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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
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
Not Observed
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
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