DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ST. GIANNA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

002698988

(816) 233-9794

509 N 9TH ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64501

CATHEDRAL OF ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST JOSEPH

519 N 10TH ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64501-1820

HERRIN, AMIE

AHERRIN@CATHEDRALSJ.ORG

Incorporated

CRYSTAL HEISER

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

92

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

10/27/2025

10:52 AM

12:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2502601289


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/26/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/26/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/04/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/04/2021
APPLICATION 02/22/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/25/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/28/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/28/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/28/2020
POLICIES 10/28/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/28/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/28/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/16/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/16/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/16/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/16/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 03/16/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/29/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/04/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/28/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/23/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/09/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/24/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 62
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Laura Schermerhron and Lindsey Robben with 6 children: 5 months - 14 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Ashlyn Elliott and Atheana McDonald with 8 children: 12 months - 23 months.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Amie Herron, Nancy Sample, Tammy Jimenez (cook), Destiny Lawerance (cook) with no children in attendances.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Alexis Trasher and Brook Mason with 17 children: 3 years old - 4 year olds.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Deanna Seigrist and Veronica Arredondo-Goldizen with 16 children: 4 year olds - 5 years old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Christina Edward with 7 children: all 3 year olds.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Jenna Cranfield with 8 children: all 2 year olds.

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by Storage room was unlocked and propped open children would have access if they were in the hallway.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 5 covers were missing in the following rooms Atrium (3), Threes and Fours room (1), and Three year old room (1).
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/27/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors found in unlocked cabinet that children had access too. The item(s) was/were located in the four and five year old room and the three and four year old room.
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
10/27/2025
Violation
The walls located the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wall plaster was exposed by exit door and 4 spots of chipping paint under the cubbies.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets and hand wash sinks in the infant/toddler unit as evidenced by the infant toddler bathroom was used as storage with a crib and ball pit being stored within the room and making it unusable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 1. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty-four (24) children in an infant/toddler unit.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one flush toilet and one adjacent hand wash sink for every 24 children in the infant/toddler unit.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance