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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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Facility Information

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING

000174378

(314) 865-5244

3901 RUSSELL BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-3709

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING



 

FRANKLIN, TALISHA RENEE

kmolina@cornerstonecenterstl.org

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

166

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO; 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE: 26 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS; 3901 RUSSELL BLVD: 140 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

07/24/2025

8:15 AM

10:02 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2497442113


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/01/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 01/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/01/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/01/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/01/1997
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/14/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/01/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/24/2020
APPLICATION 08/11/2020
POLICIES 09/14/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/21/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/25/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/25/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/25/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/25/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/14/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/14/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/16/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 24
Total Children 97
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Madelyn Dorenbusc and Teacher, Tirhas Girmay present with five children ages ranging from 5-months-old to 16-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Rosemary Chappel present with four children ages ranging from 4-months-old to 20-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Kenya Templer and Teacher, Clarion Mason present with four children ages ranging from 6-months-old to 10-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Lexas Cornell and Teacher, Rashod Martin present with five children ages ranging from 18-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Givickya Bakole and Teacher, Quentin Jackson present with four children ages ranging from 19-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 11 MIXED Teacher, Lakeisha Rose and Teacher, Yvonne Abbott present with eleven children ages ranging from 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2 9 MIXED Teacher, Jazmine Eason and Teacher, Kamery Jackson present with nine children ages ranging from 2-years-old to 3-years-old including four children ages 2-years-old.
2 14 MIXED Teacher, Jennifer Watts and Teacher, Natalie Landers present with fourteen children ages ranging from 4-years-old to 6-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Talisha Franklin, Cook, Tim Cosentine, and Program Coordinator, Markie Hempin present with no children in attendance.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Sarah Battle and Teacher, Bradley Pierce present with eleven children ages ranging from 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Weston Lundy and Teacher, Kyle Ward present with fifteen children ages ranging from 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Taina Harris and Teacher, Yakeena Coleman present with fifteen children all age 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
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 in the Tigers and Explorers classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by there was dust coating the ceiling vents.
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
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance