DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELMER HAMMOND CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

000183706

(314) 421-4071

1920 CASS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63106

VAUGHN TENANT ASSOCIATION



 

CLAY, JO ANN

EHCDC@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

07/31/2024

2:45 PM

5:43 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2475119620


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/20/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/30/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 10/01/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/19/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/19/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/01/1997
POLICIES 10/01/1997
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/25/1975
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/10/2017
APPLICATION 11/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/01/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/24/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/05/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/23/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/24/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/11/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/07/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/20/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/25/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 MIXED Barbara Payton, Leader Teacher and Joy Wilkins-Millian, Teacher, were present in the Superstar Classroom, with five children in care, aged 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Loraine Anderson, Person In Charge, and Ebony Nowden, Administrative Assistant, were present with no children in care.
2 5 SCHOOL AGE DeOnsha Marshall, Floating Teacher and Diana Marshall, Lead Teacher, were present in the Bumblebee Classroom, with five children in care, aged 5-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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was missing a protective cover in the hallway, outside of the school-age bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by one of the two glass doors leading into the Superstar Classroom did not have markings at varying heights.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact.
Correction Required
Clear glass doors shall be marked as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
Violation
The walls located underneath a window, near the Teachers' desk in the Superstar classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the white paint peeling off.
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 telephone in working order for incoming and outgoing calls as evidenced by the answering machine was not on.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 10. states: A telephone in working order shall be available for incoming and outgoing calls. If a telephone answering machine is used, it must be turned on so incoming messages can be heard and parents' calls can be returned promptly.
Correction Required
A working telephone and answering machine shall be used as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by a few areas of the play structure with slides have peeling paint, the elephant spring rider has peeling paint .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by one 5-year-old returned from the bathroom by himself and was waiting near the playground door to be let out.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Winona Byrd, Gwendolyn Chambers, LaVerne Chambers, Lawanakee Ingram, LaQuana Ingram, Russel Houston, and Ronyai Young .
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
7/31/2024
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Russell Houston.
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
7/31/2024
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