DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ONCE UPON A LEARNING TREE

002042980

(314) 429-1817

9608 SAINT GIRARD LN
ST LOUIS
MO  63134-3932

BROOKS, PAULA



 

BROOKS, PAULA

paulabrooks1970@yahoo.com


LAUREN A LEON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

07/12/2024

2:35 PM

4:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474083487


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/13/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 08/01/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/01/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/01/2010
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/01/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/17/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/17/2009
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/11/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/28/2016
APPLICATION 03/10/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/12/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/24/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/01/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/31/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/31/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:30PM   11/6/2019
  7:30AM   8:00AM   11/6/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 2
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 9 MIXED Provider, Paula Brooks, present with nine children ages 8-months-old to 5-years-old. Three children were under the age of 24-months. Caregiver, Hyram Brooks, joined the group later.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Paula Brooks, Hyram Brooks, and Taysha Griffin within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of medicine and one bottle of rubbing alcohol. The item(s) was/were located in the hall closest on a shelf accesible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 3.5" to 6" wide.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. states: An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2024
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1 A states: A cot, bed, sofa, padded playpen or crib shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, mini trampoline, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by two legs were broken and the trampoline was resting on the ground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 3 children under age two and 6 children over age two were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (2) (A) states: A family child care home may be licensed for up to ten (10) children. The following staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times and shall not be exceeded except as permitted under these rules: 1 caregiver present, with up to 4 children, all may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 5-6 children, 3 children may be under age two (2); 1 caregiver present, with 7-10 children, 2 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 8 children, 8 children may be under age two (2); 2 caregivers present, with up to 10 children, 4 children may be under age two (2).
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2024
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report was not on file for assistant(s): Taysha Griffin.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6 states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2024
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 children's immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Bryson Brooks.
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
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance