DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

RECESS TIME STEAM LEARNING AND CARE CENTER LLC

003018951

(314) 267-9690

7340 SAINT CHARLES ROCK RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63133-1738

RECESS TIME STEAM LEARNING AND CARE CENTER LLC



 

MACNEIL, FALLON NICOLE

recesstimesteam@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

04/17/2025

12:07 PM

1:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2491567595


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/11/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/11/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/11/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/11/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/2023
APPLICATION 10/16/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/16/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/11/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/11/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/26/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/18/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/09/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/11/2023
POLICIES 10/16/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/16/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/28/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/16/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/23/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/30/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/26/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   9/23/2024



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 9
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Savanna Hudson was present with eight children ages ranging 17-months-old to 23-months-old. Teacher Brittne Crawford was observed sleeping on the floor by CI Ralph. Teacher, Brittne Crawford had to be woken up by assistant director, Brittany McCleary.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Davyon West was present with two children aged 7-months-old and 14-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Assistant director, Brittany McCleary and LLC Member Lakendra Harrison were present with zero children in attendance.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Teacher Betty Thompson was present with five children all aged 3-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Mariyah Merritt was present with nine children all aged 4-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Alexis Lewis was present with 7 children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 1 SCHOOL AGE Teachers, Keeva Ellis and Ella Lewis were present with one child aged 10-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Ivyanna Mitchell was present with eight children all aged 2-years-old.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located in the 4/5-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was one ceiling tile with water damage which resulted in a brown spot.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/17/2025
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 17-months-old to 22-months-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/17/2025
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children , ages 17-months-old to 23-months-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/17/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by teacher, Brittne Crawford was observed sleeping on the floor in an infant/toodler classroom with 8 children present. There was a second teacher, Savanna Hudson, awake and patting children's backs when CI Ralph walked in. Assistant director, Brittany McCleary had to wake Brittne Crawford up.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
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