DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRECIOUS STEPS CHILDCARE FACILITY LLC

002632164

(314) 262-3904

2819 MARCUS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-1902

PRECIOUS STEPS CHILDCARE FACILITY LLC



 

RUSSELL, MARY HERNETTA

juliarussell.faith@gmail.com


TARA D BURNETT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

18

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/11/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/25/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/25/2022
STAFF SHEET 04/25/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/25/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/02/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/28/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/28/2022
POLICIES 06/28/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/29/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/28/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/28/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/28/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/28/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/12/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/12/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/25/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/25/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/15/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/10/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/15/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/15/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Disinfectant Wipes, Carper Cleaner, Hydrogen Peroxide. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the bathroom..
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
6/11/2025
Violation
The ceilings located infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by three ceiling tiles were damaged.
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
3/27/2025
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that the three slides in the infant/toddler portion of the playground were lacking resilient material.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/27/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
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