DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

RAINBOW OF DREAMS LEARNING CENTER

002557755

(314) 922-8903

9834 HALLS FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4017

KEEPING THE FAITH EMPOWERMENT CENTER I



 

JEFFRIES, JEWEL D

rainbowofdreamscntr@yahoo.com

Incorporated

CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

45

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/05/2025

11:12 AM

2:19 PM

ANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2492613704


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/05/2025
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 08/22/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 5
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jewel Jefferies Director was present without children
1 7 PRESCHOOL Danielle Johnson Caregiver was present with seven children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 4 PRESCHOOL Connie Dyer Caregiver was present with four children, ages 3-years-old
1 5 PRESCHOOL Ketra Montgomery Caregiver was present with five children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Rose Watson Caregiver was present with three children, ages 2-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-300.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-300.040 Staffing Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 12/5/2022, 11/15/2023, 6/30/22. 1/16/22, 2/11/20, 5/21/20, 9/15/17, and 7/1/2016.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.050 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission.
Correction Required
Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/26/2025
5 CSR 25-300.060 Responsibilities of Caregivers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-300.070 Fire Safety Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was not clean, free of unsanitary conditions and free of pests as evidenced by a roach was observed in the 2-year-old room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements (1) states: The premises of facilities shall be clean and free of unsanitary conditions and observable insects, spiders and rodents.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean, sanitary and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/5/2025
Violation
The kitchen used for meal preparation did not have sufficient equipment as evidenced by there was no stove.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.080 Sanitation Requirements (4) (B) states: A kitchen used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to serve the number of children in care. Equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator, and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for handrails and guardrails were not met as evidenced by the rear porch leading from the pre-K space did not have handrails .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (B) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space shall have protective handrails and guardrails if there is a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured. Guardrails shall be at least thirty-six inches (36") high, and shall have bars placed at intervals of no more than three and one-half inches (3 1/2"), or have protective material to prevent a three and one-half inch (3 1/2") sphere from passing through the bars.
Correction Required
Handrails and guardrails shall be provided as required. Spacing at bars shall be no more than 3 1/2 inches.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the porch leading from the pre-k space was not secure, it was wobbly, and needs to be mounted or anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by four children, 12-18-months-old, were being cared for in address 9834 Halls Ferry Rd that is not approved for infant/toddler children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (E) states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child, and at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space for each infant/toddler.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide adequate square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/5/2025
Violation
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the facility has a capacity of more than 10 children and was not fenced.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A) states: An outdoor play area available on or adjoining the child care property. Facilities with a capacity of more than ten (10) children shall have a fenced play area. Play areas in facilities with a capacity of ten (10) or fewer children shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. Fences shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Openings in fences shall be no greater than three and one-half inches (3 1/2").
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for handrails and guardrails were not met as evidenced by the installed handrail leading from pre-k space has an opening that was 3 feet 1 inch, and requires a secure barrier to prevent children from falling .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (B) states: Porches, decks, stairwells or other areas in approved child care space shall have protective handrails and guardrails if there is a drop-off of more than twenty-four inches (24") from which children might fall and be injured. Guardrails shall be at least thirty-six inches (36") high, and shall have bars placed at intervals of no more than three and one-half inches (3 1/2"), or have protective material to prevent a three and one-half inch (3 1/2") sphere from passing through the bars.
Correction Required
Handrails and guardrails shall be provided as required. Spacing at bars shall be no more than 3 1/2 inches.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by four children, 12-18-months-old, were being cared for in address 9834 Halls Ferry Rd that is not approved for infant/toddler children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 2 (E) states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child, and at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space for each infant/toddler.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide adequate square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
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.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.201. Definitions. — As used in sections 210.201 to 210.257, the following terms mean:
Not Observed
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.
Not Observed
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Not Observed