DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MY MOTHER'S ROOTS LLC

002814584

(314) 814-0299

8229 N BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2323

MY MOTHER'S ROOTS LLC



 

WRICE, GWENDOLYN

mymothersrootsllc@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

29 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/04/2025

11:47 AM

3:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2494605848


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/01/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/20/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/20/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/20/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/11/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/06/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/11/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/11/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/30/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/11/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/11/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/11/2020
POLICIES 03/11/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/11/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 03/11/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/11/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/11/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/05/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/14/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/06/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/23/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/14/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/14/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/14/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/14/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/14/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 15
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 14
Total Children 93
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Geneva Williams, and Tracey Rhodes were present with eight children ages ranging between 8-months-old to 21-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Betty Jones-Collins and Yvonda Erby were present with eight children ages ranging between 20-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Taniya Douglas and Brenda Taylor were present with eight children ages ranging between 8-months-old to 11-months-old
2 20 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Jalyn Baker and Jackie Roberts were present with 20 children all aged 3-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Leo Vincent and Destiny Wallace were present with 13 children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 20 SCHOOL AGE LLC member, Mica'lan Hampton, and teacher, Sherita Bateman was present with 20 children ages ranging between 5-years-old to 11-years-old.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers, Diamond Lofton and Daona Birchfield were present with 16 children all aged 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Cameron Wrice, Janae West, Geneva Williams, Jequette Ball, Yvonda Erby, Diamond Lofton, Glenda Richardson, Shinta King, Brenda Taylor, and Angela Washington, 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
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Compliance Date
4/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the second infant classroom on the left side of the hallway was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was peeling paint above the brown closet door.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the second infant classroom on the left side of the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a piece of baseboard was missing to the left of the brown closet door.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located upstairs in the back right corner near under the fire extinguisher was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a piece of baseboard was missing.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located throughout the building was/were not clean as evidenced by approximately 26 ceilings tiles had either water damage resulting in brown spots, or were missing.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the 2-year-old classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by metal tracks were removed from the ground which separated two classrooms causing approximately an inch of depth in the tile, exposing dirt and grout.
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
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Compliance Date

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 openings measured approximately 2 feet. The gate would not latch and stay shut.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by preschool and school age children were upstairs. This facility is currently undergoing a revision to increase their capacity by adding the upstairs as approved space. The revision has not been approved due to missing documentation and not being in compliance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: exposed wires. The item(s) was/were located in the 2-year-old classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the infant classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a baseboard was missing.
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
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Compliance Date
2/11/2025
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in the preschool classrooms.
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
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Compliance Date

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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches in the chain link fence. The opening was located on the right side of the fence near the where the wooden fence and chain link meet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the first infant/toddler classroom on the left side of the hallway and the three classrooms upstairs did not have an emergency plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the three classroom located upstairs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The outdoor play equipment, slide, from which a child might fall was more than six feet in height. The height was 7 feet by 5 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (E) states: For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for facilities installing new equipment, any part of the equipment from which children might fall shall not be more than six feet (6') in height.
Correction Required
The maximum height of any part of equipment, from which children might fall, shall not be more than six feet in height.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Yolanda Washington, Janae West, Monique Mathews, Anijah McAlister, Mariah Johnson, Latoya Johnson, Ciara Hudson, Jequette Ball, Taniya Douglas, Glenda Richardson, Brenda Taylor, Destiny Wallace, Angela Washington, DoNay Thomas, and Jaylyn Baker.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
Ciara Hudson, Jasmine Torry, Mariah Johnson, Taniya Douglas, Brenda Taylor, Betty Jones-Collins, Glenda Richardson, and Angela Washington did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/16/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Gwendolyn Wrice, Betty Jones-Collin, Janae West, Yvonda Erby, Diamond Lofton, Dajaniece Johnson, Jasmine Torry, Monique Mathews, Anijah MaCalister, Mariah Johnson, Latoya Johnson, Ciara Hudson, Jequette Ball, Glenda Richardson, Shinta King, Destiny Wallace, Angela Washington, DoNay Thomas, and Jaylyn Baker.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/16/2025
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Gwendolyn Wrice, Betty Jones-Collins, Janae West, Yvonda Erby, Diamond Lofton, Dajaniece Johnson, Jasmine Torry, Monique Mathews, Anijah MaCalister, Mariah Johnson, Latoya Johnson, Ciara Hudson, Taniya Douglas, Glenda Richardson, Shinta King, Brenda Taylor, Destiny Wallace, Angela Washington, DoNay Thomas, and Jaylyn Baker as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mica'Lan Hampton, and Gwendolyn Wrice.
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
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Compliance Date
5/16/2025
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Diamond Lofton, Monique Mathews, Taniya Douglas, Shinta King, and Jaylyn Baker.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cameron Wrice.
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
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Compliance Date

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