DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

002177906

(314) 231-3188

1127 N VANDEVENTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-3427

THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION



 

OATIS, VENITA M

oatisv@gasastl.org

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

177

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/20/2024

9:20 AM

12:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2482685935


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 10/29/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/29/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/29/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/29/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/29/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/02/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/29/2009
SAMPLE FORMS 10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/24/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/02/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/17/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/19/2019
APPLICATION 10/12/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/20/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/19/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/18/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/17/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/22/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/08/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 26
Total Children 98
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Elodie Compton and Lawanda Harris were present with seven children who were 2-months-old through 13-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Dymond Burnett and Renee Simpson were present with six children who were 6-months-old through 18-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katina Houston was present with four children who were 18-months-old through 21-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Barbara Dennis and Kalyn White were present with eight children who were 18-months-old through 2-years-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Raven Bobo and A'rya Alford were present with seven children who were 15-months-old through 2-years-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Trisha Simpson and Charmelle McNutt were present with seven children who were 18-months-old through 2-years-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Venita Oatis, Assistant Director Amie Little, Facility Support Leroy Wright, Cook Lakesha Shegog and Child Development Coordinator Ronald Glenn were present with no children in attendance.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Lakisha Williams and Courtney Sims were present with eighteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Djoni Tate was present with five children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Trenae Mack and Colette Johnson were present with thirteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Tina Trueblood and Eddie Morris were present with eleven children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
3 12 PRESCHOOL Jennifer Jefferson, Ariel Clay and Timia Smith were present with twelve children who were 3-years-old through 5-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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was posted but did not include instructions for infants/non-ambulatory children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (E) states: The evacuation/emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for infants and nonambulatory children.
Correction Required
Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/20/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the emergency plan was missing from several classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/20/2024
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Barbara Dennis.
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

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