DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ABC DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER

003002959

(636) 447-4454

4621 N SAINT PETERS PKWY
ST PETERS
MO  63304-7346

KIDCO MO LTD



 


abcstpeters@kidsandcompany.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

128

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

31 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

11/07/2024

7:56 AM

8:45 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2481677871


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/03/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/03/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/13/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/13/2024
STAFF SHEET 05/02/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/25/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/08/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/06/2024
POLICIES 03/01/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/29/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/01/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/01/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/01/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/01/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/02/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/02/2023
APPLICATION 04/25/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/29/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/01/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/01/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/02/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 03/01/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/02/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/11/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/01/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/01/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/01/2023




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 11
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Allison Goldstein, teacher, and Zoe Graham, teacher, were in attendance with five children, ages 3-months-old to 5-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Anna Fulhorst, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 8- months-old to 12-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sydney Watkins, teacher, was in attendance with three children, ages 19-months-old to 23-months-old.
1 7 MIXED Grace Defilippo, teacher, was in attendance with seven children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Abby Strubler, Acting Director, was in attendance with no children present.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Dylan Hoffman, teacher, was in attendance with eight children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Carrie Stanley, teacher, was in attendance with seven children, all age 3-years-old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Brendan Nichols, teacher, was in attendance with eight children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Marleigh Harper, teacher, was in attendance with fourteen children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The department did not receive notification of a change of board president or chairperson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration (3) states: When the responsibility for the operation of a facility rests with a board of directors, the department shall be notified in writing immediately if there is a change of the board president or chairperson.
Correction Required
The facility shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of board president or chairperson.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/7/2024
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 28 children , ages 15-months-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by 3 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
11/7/2024
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by the provided breakfast was missing two food components: a fruit or vegetable and a bread or bread alternative.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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