DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HARDKNOCKS NURSERY & EDUCATION CENTER LLC

002903577

(314) 571-9508

2626 UNION BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-1002

HARDKNOCKS NURSERY & EDUCATION CENTER LLC



 

BISHOP, MAGGIE E

hardknocksnurseryllc@aol.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

44

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/05/2025

9:30 AM

11:24 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2486936269


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/14/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/05/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/29/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/03/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/05/2025
POLICIES 11/03/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/08/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/29/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/21/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/21/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/15/2021
APPLICATION 02/06/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/16/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/16/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/14/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/14/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/29/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/29/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/05/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/15/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/27/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/29/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 8
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Volunteer Randi Rayfid and Teacher Florence Phillips were present with five children who were 2-months-old through 11-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Karneia Mccreight was present with four children who were 18-months-old through 23-months-old.
1 6 MIXED Tyiana Davis was present with six children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including one who was 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LLC Member Fran Swopes, Assistant Corletta Mack and Cook Tonie Burns were present with no children in attendance.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Jason Petty was present with nine children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for any staff (Tonie Burns, Corletta Mack, Jason Petty, Florence Phillips, Tyiana Davis, Franchett Swopes, Omatie Adbigbe, Karneia Mccreight and Randi Rayfid) 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
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Compliance Date

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 5 outlets were not covered in the school age 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
2/5/2025
Violation
The walls located in the infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wall opposite the door had peeling and chipping paint along the baseboard.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that there was no electrical plate on one outlet in the school aged 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
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Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Jason Petty needs 11.5 hours and Tonie Burns needs 6 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The medical examination report on file for Omatie Agbigbe and Tyiana Davis was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Omatie Agbigbe and Tyiana Davis.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/5/2025
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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