DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

001730863

(314) 385-0598

4632 W FLORISSANT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI



 

OWENS, LAKIESHA MARIE

spbrown@headstart.ywcastlouis.org

Incorporated

BETHANY DUCKWORTH

36 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

120

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/17/2025

11:00 AM

12:20 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2505604317


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/22/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 03/26/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/26/2003
POLICIES 03/26/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/26/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/26/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/26/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/26/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/26/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/26/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/26/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/05/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/17/2016
APPLICATION 03/06/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/10/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/16/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/24/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/29/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/17/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/08/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/10/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/03/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 9
Total Children 29
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 9 MIXED Classroom 3. Staff: Ayanna Taylor and LaTisa Rieves. Age range 3 years through 5 years.
1 9 MIXED Classroom 2. Staff: Jhaylin Hudson. Age range 3 years and years.
2 11 MIXED Classroom 4. Staff: Tas Lewis and Lakisha Quinn. Age range 3 years through 5 years.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Kayce Laingle, Kaitlyn Sladeck, Claudette Feemster, and Whitney Clark.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sanitizing and cleaning agents on custodian carts. The item(s) was/were located in the stairwell used for a fire exit which made the hazardous materials accessible to the children..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located Classroon 7, Classroom 3, and Classroom 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by Classroom 7 has holes and damaged drywall around the bottom of the south and west (YELLOW) walls, Classroom 2 has damaged and peeling drywall on the yellow and red wall, Classroom 3 had holes in yellow wall, Classroom 4 had damaged holes in drywall and peeling paint on the teal wall. The drywall needs to be filled, sanded and repainted on all areas.
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

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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