DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTERS

001456857

(636) 282-2600

2130 MICHIGAN AVE
ARNOLD
MO  63010

CHILDTIME CHILDCARE, INC.

21333 HAGGERTY RD STE 100
NOVI
MI  48375-5513

MERTENS, RACHEL

2202@childtime.com

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

143

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/15/2024

12:00 PM

1:50 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474126210


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/25/2013
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/07/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/18/2000
POLICIES 05/05/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/05/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/05/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/05/2000
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/08/2000
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/05/2000
SAMPLE FORMS 05/05/2000
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/08/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/29/2000
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/29/2000
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/24/2019
APPLICATION 11/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/21/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/23/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/18/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/05/2000
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/10/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/04/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/20/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/10/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/29/2022




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 18
Total Children 103
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Liz Bauer, Caregiver 4 - 6-10 Month Olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sianli Melkowski, Caregiver 4 - 16-18 Month Olds
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kassi Mramlich & Destiny Shorter, Caregivers 7 - 20-23 Month Olds
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Liz Gardener & Joclyn Westrup, Caregivers 8 - 11-14 Month Olds
1 8 MIXED Tabitha Heinzer, Caregiver 2 - 2 Year Olds 6 - 3 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rachel Mertens, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Danielle Mays, Caregiver/Team Lead
2 20 PRESCHOOL Ashley Province & Aubrey Gussman, Caregivers 20 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 16 PRESCHOOL LaDonna Stohl & Mackenzie Cox, Caregivers 16 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
2 22 SCHOOL AGE Nicole Wedel & Summer Fritz, Caregivers 22 - 5-10 Year Olds
3 14 TWO YEAR OLDS Samantha Heinzer & Alyssa Barthelemy, Caregivers Alexis Korves, Caregiver (Returning from Break) 14 - 2 Year Olds

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cord to the Light Table in the Junior K Room was not secured to the wall.
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

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the Mechanical Closet in Toddler Room 2 does not stay locked/latched making the space accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A & D Healing Ointment. The item(s) was/were located in the storage closet in the Pre-K Room.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the bathroom on the right in the Pre-K Room was/were not clean as evidenced by toilet paper wads were stuck to 2 ceiling tiles.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 4 inches where the double gate comes together to close on the Big Playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
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
7/15/2024
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 was not in good condition in that it was unattached from the top rail on the 1st & 2nd panels to the right of the double gate on the Big Playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Diaper Cream. The item(s) was/were located on the bottom shelf of the changing table in the Early Preschool Room.
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
7/15/2024
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
7/15/2024
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor 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
7/15/2024
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the Gaming TV in the Junior K Room was not secured to the wall or to the shelf, it was sitting on top of the shelf propped against the wall.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/15/2024
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cord to the wall mounted TV in the Junior K Room was not secured to the wall.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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