DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE BERRY PATCH PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE CENTER, L.L.C.

001425309

(314) 962-4499

670 S LACLEDE STATION RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63119

THE BERRY PATCH PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE CENTER, L.L.C.



 

PATTERSON, THERESA MARIE

Theberrypatch1977@gmail.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

128

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/11/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2488679244


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/01/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 12/01/1999
POLICIES 12/01/1999
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/08/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/01/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/01/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/01/1999
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/28/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/01/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/01/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/01/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/01/1999
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/26/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/01/1999
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/01/1999
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/01/1999
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/01/1999
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/23/2018
APPLICATION 01/14/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/12/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/13/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/20/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/13/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/06/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/13/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/13/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/28/2023




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.

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
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/13/2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the Jamberry Classroom and Raspberry Classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the radiator covers were not attached to the radiator.
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
3/7/2025
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The medical examination report on file for Destiny Dobbs 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
3/4/2025
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Diana Swederska.
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
3/5/2025
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Heather Carney .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/21/2025
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