DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HOPE HOUSE STL.

001011176

(314) 679-5440

6110 COTE BRILLIANTE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63133-2606

HOPE HOUSE STL.

1611 HODIAMONT
ST LOUIS
MO  63112

RACKLEY, CHERITA LATRESE

breece@hopehousestl.com

Incorporated

RUTH, JACQUELINE J

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/14/2025

8:30 AM

9:15 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2496728199


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/29/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/05/2007
POLICIES 05/29/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 05/13/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/29/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/12/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/15/2004
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/15/2004
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/05/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/29/2007
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/20/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/20/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/20/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/07/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/24/1997
APPLICATION 10/28/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/11/2023
STAFF SHEET 12/05/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/12/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/10/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/25/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/18/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/31/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/25/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   6:30PM   8/18/2016



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 5
Total Children 3
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Felicia Davis, present with one child age 11-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers, Ziaire Minfield and Sharonda Davis, present with no children in attendance.
2 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, Shirley Jackson and Gladys Winters, present with two children, both age 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Conditions of a variance were not met as evidenced by there is no microwave in the kitchen area to meet the conditions of the convection oven variance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The 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
7/14/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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