DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

002832788

(314) 533-0975

3740 MARINE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-4175

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

2101 S JEFFERSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63104-2209

HILL, MORGAN

jweaver@southside-ecc.org

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/02/2024

10:07 AM

3:36 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2483319690


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/27/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/26/2020
STAFF SHEET 09/14/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/14/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/08/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/02/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/16/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/31/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/13/2020
POLICIES 07/22/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/22/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/22/2020
APPLICATION 04/12/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/29/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/29/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/27/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/30/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/02/2024




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 11
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE DeAnna Wallace, Director, and Nurse Moore, were present with no children in care.
1 1 PRESCHOOL Karli Johnson, Early Interventionist, was present with one child in care, aged 4-years-old.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Rilwan "Tobi" Raji, Floater, and Valleria Fleming, Assistant Teacher, were present with sixteen children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old, during nap-time in the Moons Classroom.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Dionne Jones, Substitute Teacher, and Gearline James, Assistant Teacher, were present with thirteen children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old, in the Rockets Classroom, during nap-time.
2 16 PRESCHOOL LaPetra Harris, Lead Teacher, and Carlitha Sullivan, Assistant Teacher, were present with sixteen children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old, it was during nap-time in the Comets Classroom.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Kimberly Ray, Assistant Teacher, and Joseph DiPaola, Lead Teacher, were present with fourteen children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old, during nap-time in the Stars Classroom.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the Stars Classroom, the Rockets Classroom, the Moons Classroom,.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/2/2024
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
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
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
Three child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
12/2/2024
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/2/2024
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