DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUTH IN NEED

001638339

(314) 353-6906

3013 MERAMEC
ST LOUIS
MO  63118

YOUTH IN NEED

3013 MERAMEC ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-4407

HATTEN-JOHNSON, CAROLYNE REBECCA

ndurkee@youthinneed.org

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/05/2024

10:30 AM

2:13 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2475376816


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/03/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 07/03/2003
POLICIES 07/03/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/03/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/03/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/29/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/30/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/30/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/03/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/03/2003
APPLICATION 05/16/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/29/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/08/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/30/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/07/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/23/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/29/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/29/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/28/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/29/2024




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 14
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sabina Samih, Teacher and Latasha Gaddy, Teacher were present with four children in care, aged 7-months-old to 15-months-old.
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Glenda Fields, Teacher, Jessica Coleman, Teacher, and Felicia Wilson, Teacher, were present with five children in care, aged 1-years-old to 2-years-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jovan Hope, Teacher, Jared Watson, Cook, Carolyn Fleming-Miller, Assistant Manager, Terena Herrington, Teacher/Receptionist, and Carolyn Hatten-Johnson were present with no children in care.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Destiny Woods, Teacher Assistant and Tamara Derilus, Lead Teacher, were present with six children in care, aged 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2 4 PRESCHOOL Ashley Warren, Teacher, and Kiarah Walker, Teacher were present with four children in care, aged 2-years-old to 3-years-old, in Classroom D.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the doors of the utility room on the lower-level were not shut all the way.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/5/2024
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 did not have a protective cover on the lower-level.
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
8/5/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand Sanitizer and Soap. The item(s) was/were located underneath the changing table in Classroom F.
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
8/5/2024
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
8/5/2024
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 did not have a protective cover on the upper-level, Classroom E.
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
8/5/2024
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/5/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Marie Louise Lohier and Destiny Woods.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/5/2024
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
Not Observed
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