MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Facility DVN
000174467

Phone
(314) 865-0322

Physical Address
2101 S JEFFERSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63104-2209

Owner
SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
HUMPHERY, ABRIONNA DEMETRIA

E-mail Address
JWEAVER@SOUTHSIDE-ECC.ORG

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

Capacity
145

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
12/06/2024

Arrival Time
10:49 AM

Departure Time
12:56 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2483684258

Document	Document-Date
STAFF SHEET	04/03/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	12/02/1976
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/17/1978
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	05/16/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	05/16/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	06/28/2024
POLICIES	05/16/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	06/17/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	06/16/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	06/18/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	01/26/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	05/16/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	07/15/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	04/03/2018
APPLICATION	03/20/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	12/06/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	09/11/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE	11/13/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	08/28/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION	06/11/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	06/11/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	04/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	04/10/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	06/11/2024

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 2

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 30

Total Children 102

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teaira Terry and Noelle Ferguson, teachers present with six children ages 6-months-old through 11-months-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Candice Gaddie and Kristina Riegret, teachers, present with seven children ages 2-months-old through 12-months-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jasmine Johnson and Tracie Tinnes, teachers present with seven children ages 15-months-old through 22-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Leelavathi Chariyamane, teacher present with four children ages 13-months-old through 18-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jamika Ransom and Dawn Smith, teachers present with eight children ages 16-months-old through 24-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Kelsey Durham, teachers present with four children ages 15-months-old through 22-months-old.
6	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Carry Ritchie, Early Intervention Specialist, Diana Baker, Mental Health Coordinator,Monica Jestes, Office Manager, Stacy Islam, Office Coordinator, Stephanie McKinny, Project Coordinator, Franklin Petty, Cook, Cleo Zundel, Development Director present.
2	13	PRESCHOOL	Monica Weatherford and Vernice Payne, teachers present with 13 children ages 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	14	PRESCHOOL	Keith Hoagland and Nicole Wishom, teachers present with 14 children ages 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
3	12	PRESCHOOL	Oura Burns, Bria Harris and Rebecca Johnson, teachers present with 12 children ages 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Melissa Roberst and Evelyn Blennert, teachers present with eight children age 2-years-old.
2	7	TWO YEAR OLDS	Ifrah Abukar and Makayla Morton, teachers present with seven children age 2-years-old.
1	4	TWO YEAR OLDS	Damyahna Sanders, teacher present with four children age 2-years-old.
2	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Alexandra Scaife and Nancy Zundel, teachers present with eight children age 2-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

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 room (Caterpillar 2 room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint was observed on the wall behind the rocking chair. 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 Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located inside of the bathroom. The bathroom was located inside of the clasroom. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required. 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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Not Observed

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

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

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

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Not Observed

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