DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA

002406702

(314) 726-3000

1232 ROBERT L POWELL PL
WELLSTON
MO  63133

FAMILY AND WORKFORCE CENTERS OF AMERICA

6347 PLYMOUTH AVE
WELLSTON
MO  63133

VAUGHAN, VANESSA L

vvaughan@fwca-stl.com

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

120

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/29/2025

10:00 AM

1:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2502754644


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/11/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/11/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/11/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/11/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/11/2014
POLICIES 08/11/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/11/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/11/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/11/2014
APPLICATION 07/09/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/11/2014
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/22/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/04/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/23/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/23/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/23/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/29/2025




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 15
Total Children 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tiffany Henderson and Shonnyea Brewer-Clark were present with seven children who were 19-months-old through 2-years-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alivia Jones and Angela Wilson were present with seven children who were 14-months-old through 20-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Courtney Rogers and Theresa Black were present with six children who were 4-months-old through 14-months-old.
2 7 MIXED Ashley Hillard and Khayla Johnson were present with seven children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including six who were 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Vanessa Vaughn, Teacher Liaison Sharla Mister and Chef Lillian Teller were present with no children in attendance.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Lawanda Gray and Cameron Sherman were present with fourteen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 1 TWO YEAR OLDS First Steps Therapists Stacy Landraught and Katie Bogan were present with one children who was 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
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Carolyn Steward 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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that an outlet was not covered in the Milky Way Classroom.
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
10/29/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 2 gallons of bleach, Dawn cleaning spray. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Venus and Sun Classrooms.
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
10/29/2025
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 did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Kayla Johnson, who was hired on 10/27/2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/29/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Courtney Rogers as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/29/2025
Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Tiffany Henderson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/29/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Khalya Johnson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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