DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DELMAR GARDENS NORTH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

001698873

(314) 355-1516

4401 PARKER ROAD
FLORISSANT
MO  63033

DELMAR GARDENS NORTH OPERATING, L.L.C.



 

BLUNT, TAYLOR CHRISTINE

tblunt@delmargardens.com


VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 36 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

07/23/2024

12:30 PM

1:51 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474660937


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 12/10/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/10/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/10/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 12/10/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/17/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/10/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/27/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/27/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/28/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/28/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/05/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/28/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/31/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/09/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/20/2023
APPLICATION 11/04/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/30/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/04/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/28/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/04/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/04/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/29/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/10/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/17/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 6
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Carolyn Toland, teacher, was present with three children aged 7-months-old to 11-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Anyssa Hill, teacher, and Jasmine Williams, teacher, were present with eight children aged 15-months-old to 23-months-old
1 5 MIXED Tywanna Soluade, teacher, was present with four children aged 2-years-old and one child aged 3-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Taylor Blunt, director, was present with no children in attendance
1 5 PRESCHOOL Krista Farmer, teacher, was present with five children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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 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 3.9 inches between fence railings and 4 inches between the bottom of the fence and the ground on the I/T 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
7/23/2024
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
Outdoor equipment, the play structure, in the PS playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there is an area with a peeling yellow paint above the entrance to the tube slide, and on the yellow railings located between slides.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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 play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
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