DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DELMAR GARDENS NORTH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

001698873

(314) 355-1516

4401 PARKER ROAD
FLORISSANT
MO  63033

DELMAR GARDENS NORTH OPERATING, L.L.C.



 

BLUNT, TAYLOR CHRISTINE

tblunt@delmargardens.com


NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 36 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

03/03/2025

2:52 PM

2:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2488948386


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 12/10/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/10/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/10/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 12/10/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/17/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/10/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/27/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/27/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/28/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/28/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/05/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/28/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/31/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/09/2018
APPLICATION 11/04/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/30/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/20/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/29/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/06/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/07/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/13/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/06/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/06/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/10/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Gabriel Grossberg 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/16/2025
Violation
Evidence of local building 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
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: Carolyn Toland needs 2.5 clock 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver was not sensitive to the capabilities, interests and problems of children in care as evidenced by Rhonda Jackson, teacher, was observed picking up a 7-month-old child by one arm when transferring the child from a bouncer seat to the carpet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/3/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when a 7-month-old child was carried by the arm from the bouncy seat to the carpet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the completed Safe Sleep Training for Gabriel Grossberg was not available for a review .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Carolyn Toland.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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