DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PLAYHOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY LLC

002392076

(314) 680-9837

1525 CUTTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-3607

PLAYHOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY LLC



 

TORRES, MARCELA M

playhousehf@yahoo.com


SAMANTHA UPSHAW

BIRTH - 3 YEARS

8

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

09/24/2024

9:51 AM

2:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2478784601


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/14/2017
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/08/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/08/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/08/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/08/2017
POLICIES 12/08/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/08/2017
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 02/21/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 02/21/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/21/2018
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 08/15/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/31/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/17/2024
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/16/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/14/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/25/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/22/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/22/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/22/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/13/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/25/2018
SAFETY PLAN 02/21/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 3
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Oscar Argotte, Household Member, was present with no children in care.
2 7 PRESCHOOL Marcela Torres, Provider, and Patricia Argotte, LLC Manager & Member were present with seven children in care, aged 2-years-old to 3-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the backyards' gate was left open that leads into the driveway from the outdoor playground area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) 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
9/24/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: floor cleaner and multi-surface spray. The item(s) was/were located inside of an open pantry in the kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
9/24/2024
Violation
The walls located in the dining room area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the corners of the wall has chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by one full water dish and one empty food dish were located on the floor of the kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (4) (F) states: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.
Correction Required
Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/24/2024
Violation
Food and water dishes used by animals were accessible to children as evidenced by one large bag of dry dog food was laying open on the kitchen floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (4) (F) states: Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to the children.
Correction Required
Food and water dishes used by animals shall not be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/24/2024
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by eight children, ages 2-years-old and 3-years-old, were napping in pack-n-plays that they had visibly outgrown and showed signs of being able to physically crawl/climb out of.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (C) states: Caregivers shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older, have knowledge of the needs of children, and be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be 18 years of age or older and meet childcare personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/26/2024
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/26/2024
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/26/2024
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Candida Nunez, Patricia Argotte and Marcela Torres.
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 Candida Nunez, Cristina Davis, Patricia Argotte, Oscar Argotte, or Marcela Torres.
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
9/24/2024
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance