DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRE-K UNIVERSITY LLC

002700358

(314) 222-1813

3327 N HANLEY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-4236

PRE-K UNIVERSITY LLC

3327 N HANLEY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-4236

STEVENS, KENYA T

prekuniversity@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

37

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/13/2024

9:00 AM

10:26 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2475913073


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/24/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/24/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/01/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/01/2022
POLICIES 08/01/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/19/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/19/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/12/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 05/12/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/19/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/21/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/06/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/06/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/07/2023
STAFF SHEET 07/06/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/06/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 7
Total Children 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Brandy Baker, Noel Collier, and Mackenzie Brown were present with seven children ages ranging between 5-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Tersha Sneed and Tia Braziel were present with fourteen children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Director, Kenya Stevens and teacher, Londyn Miller were present with seven 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located on the kitchen floor which was unlocked and accessible to children.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Crayola Kids room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the back wall paneling is loose and disconnected from the wall.
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
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Compliance Date

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 approximately 5 inches.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector in the explorers classroom downstairs was chirping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance