DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MY MOTHER'S ROOTS LLC

002814584

(314) 814-0299

8229 N BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2323

MY MOTHER'S ROOTS LLC



 

WRICE, GWENDOLYN

mymothersrootsllc@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

29 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/25/2024

9:30 AM

12:11 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2478986664


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/01/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/20/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/20/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/12/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/11/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/06/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/11/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/23/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/20/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/11/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/11/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/30/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/11/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/11/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/11/2020
POLICIES 03/11/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/11/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 03/11/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/11/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/11/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/24/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/21/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/05/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/03/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/12/2023




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 16
Total Children 76
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Betty Jones and Yvonda Erby, teachers present with seven children ages 22-months-old through 23-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cassandra Carlisle and Brenda Taylor present with seven children ages 3-months-old through 15-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Diamond Lofton, teacher present with two children ages 4-weeks-old through 8-weeks-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shinita King and Destiny Wallace, teachers present with six children ages 5-months-old through 12-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Gwendolyn Wrice , Director, Micalan Hampton, LLC Member, and Cameron Wrice, Cook present.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Latoya Johnson and Jaylyn Baker, teachers present with nineteen children ages 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Monique Mathews and Ciara Hudson, teachers present with nineteen children ages 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Yolanda Washington and Jenae West, teachers present with sixteen children age 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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
The walls located in the infant classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a baseboard was missing.
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 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 11 inches and 2 feet. The 11 inch opening was located at the gate facing the parking lot. The gate was warped and would not completely close. The 2 feet opening was located on the chained linked fence. A section of the fence, (where the chained link fence meets the wooden fence) was disconnected.
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 space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located throughout the classroom downstairs and in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by multiple ceiling tiles were missing and several tiles were observed with water damage creating the tile to sag.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/25/2024
Violation
The outdoor play equipment, slide, from which a child might fall was more than six feet in height. The height was 7 feet by 5 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (E) states: For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for facilities installing new equipment, any part of the equipment from which children might fall shall not be more than six feet (6') in height.
Correction Required
The maximum height of any part of equipment, from which children might fall, shall not be more than six feet in height.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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