DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUTH IN NEED

001638339

(314) 353-6906

3013 MERAMEC
ST LOUIS
MO  63118

YOUTH IN NEED

3013 MERAMEC ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-4407

WALLACE, JEANNETTA DENISE

jwallace@youthinneed.org

Incorporated

SAMANTHA UPSHAW

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/24/2025

9:16 AM

1:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2486304920


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/03/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 07/03/2003
POLICIES 07/03/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/03/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/03/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/29/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/30/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/30/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/03/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/03/2003
APPLICATION 05/16/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/29/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/08/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/30/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/07/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/23/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/29/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/29/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/28/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/29/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 11
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 22
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Destiny Woods, Teacher, Sabina Samih, Teacher, and Latasha Gaddy, Teacher, were present with seven children in care, aged 15-months-old to 18-months-old, in Classroom B.
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Makayla Bolden, Teacher, Indanjah Sutton, Teacher, and Megan Driver, Teacher, were present with five children in care, aged 3-months-old to 12-months-old, in Classroom C.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jeannetta Wallace, Center Director, Carolyn Fleming-Miller, Assistant Center Manager, Veronica Garcia, Receptionist, and Zibijana Rakovic, Family Advocate, Anjenic Oliver, Cook, were present with no children in care.
3 11 PRESCHOOL Meagan Bonds, Teacher, Jovan Hope, Teacher, and Kiarah Walker, Teacher, were present with eleven children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old in Classroom E.
3 10 PRESCHOOL Felicia Wilson, Teacher, Marie-Louise Lohier, Teacher, and LaBriah Tolliver, Teacher, were present with ten children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old, in Classroom F.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Tamara Derilus, Teacher and Jared Watson, Teacher, were present with five children in care, all aged 2-years-old.
3 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Ashley Warren, Teacher, Terena Herrington, Teacher, and Daeyona Williams, Teacher, were present with three children in care, all aged 2-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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by on the lower-level there was a large supply-storage room that was not locked, as well as one closet within the Therapy Space in Classroom F that contained utility equipment . Both spaces were easily accessible to children.
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
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 there were two outlets without protective coverings in Classroom F and Classroom D.
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
1/24/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of bleach, vinegar, disinfectant wipes and a bulk supply of hand-soap. The item(s) was/were located in the Therapy Space located in Classroom F.
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
1/24/2025
Violation
There was evidence of rodents/droppings in near the front entrance door in the facility's lobby.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/24/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one of the electrical wires was broken off the side of the building and was laying across the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: an adult purse containing personal items. The item(s) was/were located on a low-hanging hook within the children's bathroom in Classroom D.
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
1/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster plan did not include the location of child's attendance record.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 1. states: The location of the child's attendance record and emergency information and emergency supplies;
Correction Required
Facilities disaster plan shall include required components.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's emergency procedure plan did not include isolation of a fire.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 4. D. states: Isolation of a fire, including confinement by closing doors to the fire area;
Correction Required
Facilities emergency procedure must include required components.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's emergency procedure plan did not include system of parental notification and re-unification.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 4. H. states: System of contact for parents of children and notification of parents of the plan to assist in re-unification;
Correction Required
Facilities emergency procedure must include required components.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the Therapy Space located in Classroom F did not have a emergency plan available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s name and phone number of the owner’s principal place of business was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. C. states: When a facility operates at more than one (1) site, the name and telephone number of the facility's principal place of business;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s name and phone number of the building’s owner/manager was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. D. states: When a facility occupies space it does not own, the name and telephone number of the owner of the building or the building manager;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Not Observed
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