DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

000174467

(314) 865-0322

2101 S JEFFERSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63104-2209

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER



 

HUMPHERY, ABRIONNA DEMETRIA

lhawkins@southside-ecc.org

Incorporated

BETHANY DUCKWORTH

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

145

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/17/2025

12:45 PM

2:54 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2505604322


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 04/03/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/02/1976
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/17/1978
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/16/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/16/2014
POLICIES 05/16/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/17/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/16/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/26/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/16/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/15/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/03/2018
APPLICATION 03/20/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/11/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/13/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/28/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/12/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/03/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/10/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/12/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/12/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 28
Total Children 93
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caterpillars 1 Staff: Candace Gadda. Age range 5 months thru 12 months. 4 children under 12 months.
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Catepillars 2 Staff: Jasmine Johnson and Asiba Hill. Age range 6 months through 10 months.
2 8 MIXED Dragonflies. Staff: Leela Chariyamae and Tamylah Norman. Age range 12 months through 2 years. One 2 year old child.
1 4 MIXED Butterfly. Staff: Damesha Glover. Age range 15 months through 2 years One 2 year old child.
2 8 MIXED Turtles 1. Staff: Melissa Roberts and Nicole Wishdom. Age range 2 to 3 years. Seven 2 year old children.
2 5 MIXED Turtles 2. Staff: Danielle Jackson and Rudy Zapf. 2 years through 3 years. Four 2 year old children.
2 8 MIXED Busy Bees 1: Staff: Dawn Smith and Parker Weinberg. Age range 2 years through 3 years. Seven 2 year old children.
2 3 MIXED Wiggly Worms 1: Staff: Tracy Wishdom and Catherine Sharamitaro. Age range 13 months through 2 years. One 2 year old child.
2 3 MIXED Wiggly Worms 2: Staff: Ali Lawson and Neveah Powell. Age range 16 months through 23 months.
2 18 MIXED Koalas. Staff: Monica Wetherford-Pratt and Vernice Payne. Age range 3 years through 5 years.
2 15 MIXED Shining Stars: Staff Meina Rice and Janet Lange. Age range 3 years through 5 years.
2 5 MIXED Panda room: Staff: Tia Hayner and Kathryn Holmes. Age range 2 years through 3 years. Four 2 year old children.
1 4 MIXED Panda room: Staff: Kalaiya Alfred. Age range 22 months through 2 years. Three 2 year old children.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Emily Ruth, Alexandra Scaife, Franklin Petty and Meg Turnis. Not counted in staff/child ratio at the time of inspection.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Busy Bees 2. Staff Nancy Zundel. All children 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
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 the laundry room doors were unlocked and children have access to get inide.
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 walls located in the Koala's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by damaged drywall and peeling paint in the back left corner.
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 walls located the Shining Stars room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by peeling paint and drywall showing on the left side of the door..
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, brown couch, in the koalas room in the back left corner was not in good condition as evidenced by the couch had tears and rips in it and thin places in the leather which you could see and touch the stuffing in the couch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured was approximately 6 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/17/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director was not approved as evidenced by they do not have a current director. The director left in October 2025 and a new director has been hired to start in January 2026.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 5 months through 12 months, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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