DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HARDKNOCKS NURSERY & EDUCATION CENTER LLC

002903577

(314) 571-9508

2626 UNION BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-1002

HARDKNOCKS NURSERY & EDUCATION CENTER LLC



 

BISHOP, MAGGIE E

hardknocksnurseryllc@aol.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

44

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/02/2024

9:15 AM

10:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2476859259


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/05/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/02/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/29/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/03/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/02/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/10/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/11/2024
POLICIES 11/03/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/20/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/08/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/29/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/21/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/21/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/15/2021
STAFF SHEET 12/30/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/07/2023
APPLICATION 02/06/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/16/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/16/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/14/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/14/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/02/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 8
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toni Samuel was present with four children who were 13-months-old through 22-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Florence Phillips and Kameia McCreight were present with seven children who were 5-months-old through 9-months-old.
2 21 MIXED Jason Petty and Theresa Harper were present with twenty one children who were 4-years-old through 12-years-old.
1 7 MIXED Lawanda Spellman was present with seven children who were 2-years-old through 9-years-old, including three who were 2-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Franchette Swopes and Tonie Burns were present with no children in attendance.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 was not in good condition in that the gate to the play space was missing 1/2 of the bottom bar exposing a sharp metal edge.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the staircase the preschoolers take to the play space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was chipping and peeling and the coil was coming separated 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the orange wall and purple 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Off bug spray and bleach. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked supply closet.
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
8/2/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: the furnace with wiring. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked utility closet.
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
A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier was not constructed safely as evidenced by the railing leading to the play space from the school aged classroom was no secured.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (E) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space having a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured shall have an approved railing or approved barrier. The railing or barrier shall be constructed to prevent the child from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide an approved railing or barrier as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children , ages 4-years-old through 12-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 4-years-old through 12-years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
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
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
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