DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELMER HAMMOND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

000183706

(314) 421-4071

1920 CASS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63106

VAUGHN TENANT ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT CORPORATION

1920 CASS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63106


EHCDC@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

01/02/2025

9:29 AM

3:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2485085164


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/02/2025
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/30/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 10/01/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/19/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/19/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/01/1997
POLICIES 10/01/1997
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/25/1975
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/10/2017
APPLICATION 11/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/01/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/02/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/02/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/02/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/24/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/24/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/07/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/02/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/25/2011



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 4
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ebony Nowden, Administrative Assistant, and Russell Houston, Board Chair, were present with no children in care.
2 7 PRESCHOOL Diana Marshall, Teacher, and Barbara Payton, Teacher, were present in the Bumblebees Classroom, with seven children in care, aged 2-years-old to 3-years-old.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/2/2025
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/2/2025
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Russell Houston, Diana Marshall, Barbara Payton, Ebony Nowden, and Joy Wilkins-McMillian within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/2/2025
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 Butterfly Classroom had one outlet that did not have a covering.
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
1/2/2025
Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the glass door leading into the Bumble Bee Classroom did not have markings at varying heights.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact.
Correction Required
Clear glass doors shall be marked as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/2/2025
Violation
The walls located in the Purple Classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by repair of the dry-wall nearest the playground.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
1/2/2025
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of 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
1/2/2025
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