DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GIRLS INCORPORATED OF ST. LOUIS

002343762

(314) 385-8088

3801 NELSON DR
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-3432

GIRLS INCORPORATED OF ST. LOUIS



 


CJONES@GIRLSINCSTL.ORG

Incorporated

BRITTNEY RALPH

5 YEARS - 16 YEARS

260

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE ONLY
 
Inspection Information

09/12/2024

3:33 PM

5:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2478027690


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/13/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/24/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/09/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/07/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/24/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/24/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/24/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/09/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/09/2013
POLICIES 07/24/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/09/2013
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/27/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 08/09/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/31/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/04/2017
APPLICATION 04/10/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/10/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/23/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/01/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/24/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/24/2024




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 5
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Board chairsperson, Cheryl Jones and teachers, Ashley Clark and Zasmine Johnson were present with zero children in attendance.
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Teacher, Mariah Willer was present with eight children ages ranging between 6-years-old to 8-years-old.
1 6 SCHOOL AGE Teacher, Naimah Mu'min was present with six children ages ranging between 11-years-old to 13-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The licensing representative did not have access to the entire premises as evidenced by Cheryl Jones indicated that she wanted this inspection to be rescheduled, therefore the entire premises was not inspected.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (3) states: The licensing process shall include an inspection of the entire premises of the facility by the licensing representative.
Correction Required
The inspection shall include the entire premises of the facility.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/12/2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/24/2024
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/24/2024
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 early leaners classrooms.
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
9/12/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility had an insufficient amount of equipment and materials. The facility need an additional 104 items.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. . states: A minimum of forty (40) approved items shall be required for every ten (10) children in the licensed capacity of the facility. The forty (40) items shall include at least four (4) items from each of the following categories:
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/12/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not cooperate with the department as evidenced by Cheryl Jones asked CI Ralph if she could come back another day and act like this inspection attempt never happened because of a meeting, Cheryl Jones also stated that she will not sign the report when completed due to being in a meeting, and refuses to let another staff sign for her.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (B) states: Child care personnel shall cooperate with the department.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be cooperative.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/12/2024
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Sydney Nettles
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Cheryl Jones, Deja Brown, Marquuietta McBride, and Sydney Nettles as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Dementrius Brown, Naiman Mu'Min, Cheryl Jones, Deja Brown, Marquuietta McBride, Sydney Nettles, and Deborah Cooper .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Cheryl Jones could not provide individual staff files.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/12/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cheryl Jones and Marqueitta McBride.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Deja Brown, Zasmine Johnson, and Naimah Mu'Min.
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

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