DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.

001919295

(314) 352-2123

4501 HAMPTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63109

STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY, INC.



 

WALCK, STACIE

STEPAHEADCHILDCARE@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

85

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

46 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 31 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/20/2024

9:45 AM

3:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2478664813


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 09/29/2006
POLICIES 09/29/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/29/2006
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/2006
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/29/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/29/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/29/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/26/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/29/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/29/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/14/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2010
APPLICATION 07/09/2018
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/03/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/27/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/01/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/26/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/28/2024




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 19
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Monica Maddox, Teacher, and Alexis Tatum, Teacher, were present with six children in care, aged 20-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Lee, Teacher, and Athena Morrow, Teacher, were present with seven children in care, aged 13-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Heather Winterbauer, Teacher and Lauren Wroblewski, Teacher were present with five children in care aged 3-months-old to 8-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Asia Welch, Teacher, and Mary Linda Spravale, Teacher, were present with six children in care aged 9-months-old to 14-months-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Bishop, Assistant Director, Stacie Walck, Director, Sara Yzeiraj, Cook, and Kathleen Yanick, Administrative Assistant were present with no children in care.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Cassandra Corzine, Teacher was present with six children in care, aged 2-years-old and 3-years-old.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Zoe Frankilin, Teacher, and Brian Weinhold, Teacher was present with nine children in care, 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Lauren Anthony, Teacher, and Jamette Buford, Teacher were present with ten children in care aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Vitalia Boulicault, Teacher, and Michala Redd, Teacher, were present with seven children in care, 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
Compliance
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: bleach and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked utility closet in the "Zoe's Zingers" Classroom.
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
9/20/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors . The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet located in the bathroom of the "Zoe's Zingers" Classroom.
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
9/20/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted by each telephone.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2024
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
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2024
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