DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FRANKLIN, PAULA M

000618335

(314) 361-7064

5737 BARTMER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63112

FRANKLIN, PAULA M



 

FRANKLIN, PAULA M

PFranklin1994@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 16 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
 
Inspection Information

03/20/2025

10:31 AM

11:22 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2489535308


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/12/1994
POLICIES 07/06/1994
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/13/1994
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 05/13/2016
APPLICATION 03/29/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/17/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/22/2019
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 05/11/1994
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/06/1994
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/28/1994
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/28/1994
SAFETY PLAN 08/03/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/17/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/17/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/07/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/19/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/19/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/19/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 10 MIXED Provider, Paula Franklin was present with 10 children ages ranging between 22-months-old to 15-years-old. There were two children under the age of 2-years-old present.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the basement door was unlocked which leads unapproved space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/20/2025
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured 1 foot in width and 2 feet in length.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there were multiple wooden planks on the ground with rusty screws sticking out. The wooden planks on located near the back left corner of the outside playspace.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance