DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEP BY STEP PRESCHOOL

000184358

(314) 367-6009

5261 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63108

NICKS, VERLEAN

5261 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63108

NICKS, VERLEAN

VHNICKS@AOL.COM


SAMANTHA UPSHAW

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

95

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/17/2025

2:03 PM

3:33 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2486046091


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/09/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/09/2012
POLICIES 07/09/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/09/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/09/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/09/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/09/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/09/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/31/2023
APPLICATION 04/26/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/10/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/04/1988
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/31/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/18/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/24/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/24/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/30/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/30/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/07/2024




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 7
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Eleasha Simpson, Teacher, was present with four children in care, aged 6-months-old to 11-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Pamela Hockett, Teacher, and Saundra Moore, Teacher, were present with four children in care, aged 17-months-old to 2-years-old. It was during naptime.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Verlean Nicks, Director, and John Nicks, Assistant Director, were present with no children in care.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Verline Tabron, Teacher, was present with seven children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old. It was during naptime.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Carla Harris, Teacher, was present with six children in care, all aged 2-years-old. It was during naptime.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a Little Tykes slide was placed on top of a small table in the preschool classroom, presenting possible injury to children if it were to fall.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/17/2025
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the outdoor play area had a gate that was open, leading to the parking lot on the side of the building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/17/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors and a bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located inside of the Kitchen near a children's bathroom..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/17/2025
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
1/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
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
Not Observed
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