DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE LEARNING CENTER LLC

001953702

(314) 429-1066

9561 LACKLAND RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63114-3602

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

CLAY-FREEMAN, GINGER

GBHOUSEDAYCARE@AOL.COM


RUTH, JACQUELINE J

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

05/30/2025

1:25 PM

2:02 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2494284409


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/16/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 06/13/2007
POLICIES 10/18/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/13/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/13/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/18/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/03/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/02/2007
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/02/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/17/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/18/2011
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/30/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/13/2007
APPLICATION 05/01/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/22/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/20/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/24/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/30/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/25/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/20/2024




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 6
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Chef, Dionne Haskin, present with no children in attendance.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Dialma Robles, present with eight children, ages 2- to 3-years-old.
4 23 PRESCHOOL Director, Ginger Clay-Freeman, and caregivers Christina Beck, Kandis Myton, and Calandra Cooper, present with 23 children ages 3- to 5-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 throughout the building was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 22 ceiling tiles (13 tiles in the right side preschool classroom, 3 tiles in the left side 2-3-year-old classroom, 3 tiles in the first hall bathroom, and 3 tiles in the second hall bathroom) showed evidence of water damage, including brown water stains. One ceiling tile in the kitchen was falling down and not fully attached..
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

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
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 4 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/30/2025
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured six inches.
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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 26 children, ages 3- to 5-years-old, were cared for by 2 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
5/30/2025
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 23 children, ages 3- to 5-years-old, were cared for by 4 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
5/30/2025
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 two children in the preschool classroom were asleep on the opposite side of a shelf in the back of the classroom, and with one child in the hallway, where teachers could not see them.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/30/2025
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