DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

URBAN LEAGUE OF METRO ST. LOUIS-WATER TOWER HEAD START

002845792

(314) 584-6870

2125 BISSELL ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-1406

URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS



 

WHIDBEE-BAKER, VERNESSA

abrown2@urbanleague-stl.org

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/13/2024

1:27 PM

4:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/06/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/09/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/16/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/09/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/09/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/09/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/09/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/17/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/09/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/09/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/09/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/17/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/09/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/03/2024
POLICIES 11/17/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/17/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/03/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/10/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/18/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/07/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/13/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 7
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Vernessa Whidbee-Baker, Director, and Angela Brown, Designee, were present with no children in care.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Briana Simmons, Assistant Teacher and LaVonda Hopkins, Lead Teacher, were present in the Buzzing Bees Classroom with ten children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 7 PRESCHOOL La'Maya Johnson, Assistant Teacher, and Sheila Lewis-Palmer, Assistant Teacher, were present in the Playful Pandas Classroom, with seven children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Ja'Maya Clark, Teacher Assistant, was present in the Cool Cardinals Classroom with two children in care, both aged 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/13/2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the Playful Panda's Classroom had an a phone jack that was not covered and exposing the wiring in the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets did not have protective coverings in the Playful Pandas 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
12/13/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/13/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/13/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/13/2024
Violation
Written permission was not on file for other transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/13/2024
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
Not Observed
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