DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

002718385

(314) 645-1211

1211 TAMM AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.



 

SCHMITZ, DEBORAH MARIE

debbie@discoverychildrenscenter.com

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

30 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/12/2025

9:20 AM

11:19 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498448448


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/30/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/02/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/02/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/02/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/30/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/30/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/31/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 08/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/02/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/23/2018
POLICIES 08/23/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/22/2018
APPLICATION 07/17/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/15/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/05/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/12/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/01/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/01/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/12/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/12/2025




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 15
Total Children 52
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bethany Garrison-Lauman and Marissa Barrington were present with seven children who were 13-months-old through 22-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Scarlett Lancaster was present with four children who were 5-months-old through 11-months-old.
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Grace Baumgartner and Jessica Burris-Nagle were present with three children who were 7-months-old through 11-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Roth and Lindsay Marentette were present with seven children who were 15-months-old through 18-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Debbie Schmitz, Chef Brian Horrocks and Director of Operations Sheryl Vickers were present with no children in attendance.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Nicki Williams and Susan Feldt were present with sixteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
3 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Mary Ann Hoekel, Samantha Vickers and Emma Pitre were present with fifteen children who were all 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
Evidence of local zoning 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by the chef and the board president were not listed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Mary Ann Hoekel 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located a low cabinet in the staff 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
The walls located a toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were two holes in the paint that was chipping/peeling. One was approximately 2'x1' and one 2'2' .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
The walls located the two-year-old room 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
The floors located the preschool bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the drain cover on the floor was not securely covered leaving an exposed hole.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
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
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Marissa Barrington, Grace Baumgartner, Brian Horrocks and Emma Pitre
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
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