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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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Facility Information

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING

000174378

(314) 865-5244

3901 RUSSELL BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-3709

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING



 

FRANKLIN, TALISHA RENEE

tjackson@cornerstonecenterstl.org

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

166

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO; 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE: 26 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS; 3901 RUSSELL BLVD: 140 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

07/30/2024

9:14 AM

11:23 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2475240775


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/01/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 01/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/01/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/01/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/01/1997
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/14/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/01/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/09/2023
STAFF SHEET 08/24/2020
APPLICATION 08/11/2020
POLICIES 09/14/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/01/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/04/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/11/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/01/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/01/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/04/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/21/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 31
Total Children 113
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kelcey Molina, teacher, and Ny"Reile Jones, teacher, were present with eight children, aged 14-months old to 24-months old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jazmine Eason, teacher, and Vicky Bakole, teacher, were present with seven children, aged 18-months old to 31 months old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Clarion Mason, teacher, and Tennille King, teacher, were present with six children, aged 7-months old to 19-months old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Marian Crane, teacher, and Christina Buckley, teacher, were present with five children, aged 11-months old to 16-months old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Madelyn Dorenbusch, teacher, was present with three children, aged 8-months old to 17-months old.
10 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ta'Lisha Franklin, director, Edward Ray, maintenance, Barbara Vbarvac, volunteer, Janna Wells, volunteer, Jazmin Davis, ABA Squad registered behavioral technician, Trinity Zweifel, Emergent Learning Center registered behavioral technician, Ryan Villarreal, Emergent Learning Center board-certified behavior analyst, Tim Cristino, chef, MIchelle Campbell, communication specialist and Barbara May, volunteer, were present with no children.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Katherine "Kathy" Podor, teacher, and Weston Lundy, teacher, were present with sixteen children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Vanessa Anthony, teacher , and Aeryn Candies, teacher, were present with sixteen children, aged 3-years old to 5-years old. Ellie Hill, behavior specialist, was also present in the room but not counted in ratio.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Jennifer Watts, teacher, and Taylor Murphy, teacher, were present with fourteen children, aged 4-years old to 5-years old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Kyle Ward, teacher, and Rosemary Chappell, teacher, were present with thirteen children, aged 2-years old to 3-years old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Kenya Templer, teacher, and Mary McGuire, teacher, were present with twelve children, aged 2-years old to 3-years old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Jeanette Johnson, teacher, was present with five children, all aged 2-years old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Christine Niteo, teacher, was present with eight children, all aged 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
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 three outlets were not covered in the Explorers room.
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
7/30/2024
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located Panda and Puffins Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no diapering table within the group space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the changing table in the Panda/Puffins and Bunnies Room did not have a protective barrier that would prevent children from falling off the table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, Car Wash, in the outdoor preschool play area was not in good condition as evidenced by rust spots were observed on various spots and presented a hazard to children.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Shalaia Vaughn needs 12 clock training hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/1/2024
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Shalaia Vaughn needs 2.5 clock training hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/1/2024
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed