DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PERPETUAL LIFE CHURCH DAYCARE

001943286

(314) 588-9921

1400 PARK AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63104-3032

PERPETUAL LIFE



 

BINGHAM, ELLA

perpetuallifec@yahoo.com

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

50

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/05/2025

10:06 AM

11:15 AM

ANNOUNCED

ANNUAL

2486908361


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/19/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/17/2024
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 06/04/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 5
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Marcia Fowler and Teacher, Brittney Lewis were present with four children ages 12-months-old to 16-months-old.
2 9 MIXED Teacher, Caroline Sledge and Teacher, Tamara Alexander present with 9 children ages 2-years-old to 7-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Ella Bingham present with no children in attendance.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.060 Responsibilities of Caregivers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the infant room and the non-occupied infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping red paint near the corner over the changing table, and there was an area of pink chipping paint near the exit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing 2 outlet covers in the preschool classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities 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
2/5/2025
Violation
Requirements for indoor play equipment and materials were not met. Toys/materials were not in good condition as evidenced by a small couch was cracking and missing the finishing material.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 7 states: Indoor play equipment and materials shall be provided and shall be clean and in good condition with all parts intact. Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys. Toys, parts of toys or other materials small enough to be swallowed shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide play equipment and materials as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/5/2025
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen pad were not met as evidenced by the mattress pad was not waterproof.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 5 (D) 2 states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen. The pad shall be in good condition, waterproof, clean and dry. Sheets and covers shall be changed when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Crib mattress/playpen pad shall be sized properly, waterproof, in good condition, clean and dry.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/5/2025
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.
Correction Required
An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/5/2025
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (C) states: Full name, address and phone number of a friend or relative who might be reached in an emergency when a parent, guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached.
Correction Required
An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/5/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.201. Definitions. — As used in sections 210.201 to 210.257, the following terms mean:
Compliance
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Compliance
RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.
Compliance
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance