DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ONCE UPON A LEARNING TREE

002042980

(314) 429-1817

9608 SAINT GIRARD LN
ST LOUIS
MO  63134-3932

BROOKS, PAULA



 

BROOKS, PAULA

paulabrooks1970@yahoo.com


VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

02/20/2025

8:15 AM

8:40 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2487577765


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 08/01/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/01/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/01/2010
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/01/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/17/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/17/2009
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/11/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/28/2016
APPLICATION 03/10/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/12/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/24/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/01/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/31/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/13/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/31/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:30PM   11/6/2019
  7:30AM   8:00AM   11/6/2019



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 1
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 MIXED Paula Brooks, provider, was present with five children aged 12-months-old, 2-years-old, 3-years-old, 5-years-old, and 6-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector was chirping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (10) (B) states: Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine (9)-volt battery backup.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The caregivers listed need a MOPD ID: Hyram Brooks.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (E) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/20/2025
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance