MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

Facility DVN
002177906

Phone
(314) 231-3188

Physical Address
1127 N VANDEVENTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63113-3427

Owner
THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
OATIS, VENITA M

E-mail Address
oatisv@gasastl.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
177

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
07/23/2024

Arrival Time
9:30 AM

Departure Time
10:55 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
CLOSE SUPERVISION

Inspection ID
2474645168

Document	Document-Date
POLICIES	10/29/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/29/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	10/29/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/29/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	10/29/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE	10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/02/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	10/29/2009
SAMPLE FORMS	10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	09/24/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	11/02/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	11/11/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	09/19/2019
APPLICATION	10/12/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	11/11/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	11/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	09/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	07/19/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	11/02/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	11/02/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	12/08/2019

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: NA

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 22

Total Children 77

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Charmel McNutt and Lawanda Harris were present with five children who were 3-months-old through 14-months-old.
3	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Dymond Burnett, Tina Blueblood and Madeline Euwing were present with five children who were 2-months-old through 12-months-old.
3	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Katrina Houston, Raven Bobo and Emma Mullins were present with seven children who were 18-months-old through 2-years-old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Venita Oatis, Leroy Wright, and Lakeshia Shaegog were present with no children in attendance.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Eddie Morris was present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	10	PRESCHOOL	Ebonie Byrd and Collette Johnson were present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	14	PRESCHOOL	Rose Bourrage and Ariel Clay were present with fourteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	11	PRESCHOOL	Lakisha Williams and Courtney Sims were present with eleven children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Vicki Cassanover and Daesha Houston were present with eight children who were all 2-years-old.
2	7	TWO YEAR OLDS	Timberly Gills and Barbara Dennis were present with seven 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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Compliance

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by a step ladder for children was cracked and broken. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children. Correction Required Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 7/23/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

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

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 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. 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 7/23/2024

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

Not Observed

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