DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING

000174378

(314) 865-5244

3901 RUSSELL BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-3709

CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING



 

FRANKLIN, TALISHA RENEE

kmolina@cornerstonecenterstl.org

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

166

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO; 3910 CASTLEMAN AVE: 26 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS; 3901 RUSSELL BLVD: 140 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

01/15/2026

9:45 AM

1:34 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506794757


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/01/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 01/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/01/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/01/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/01/1997
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/14/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/01/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/24/2020
APPLICATION 08/11/2020
POLICIES 09/14/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/14/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/19/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/15/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/15/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/15/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/15/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/14/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/14/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/22/2025




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 29
Total Children 107
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Kyle Ward and Teacher, Juliana Cole were present with six children ages ranging between 10-months-old and 16-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Marian Crane and Teacher, Christina Buckley were present with four children ages ranging between 8-months-old and 13-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Clarion Mason and Teacher, Kenya Templer were present with five children ages ranging between 6-months-old and 16-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Lexus Cornell and Teacher, Josh Kirksey were present with eight children ages ranging between 16-months-old and 23-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Vicky Bakole and Teacher, Quinetin Jackson were present with five children ages ranging between 16-months-old and 23-months-old.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Talisha Franklin, Office Coordinator, Natalie Landers, Office Manager, Tracey Dorenbusch, Program Coordinator, Markie Hempen, Chef, Tim Costentino and Chef, Florence Harris were present with no children in attendance.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Jazmine Eason and Teacher, Kamery Jackson were present with eight children ages ranging between 2-years-old and 3-years-old including three children who were 2-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Yakeena Coleman and LaPetra Harris was present with fourteen children ages ranging between 2-years-old and 3-years-old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Gina DeRoy and Teacher, Kathy Podor were present with seventeen children ages ranging between 3-years-old and 4-years-old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Bradley Pierce and Teacher, Sara Battle were present with seventeen children ages ranging between 3-years-old and 4-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Jennifer Watts was present with ten children ages ranging between 4-years-old and 5-years-old.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Sara Weitzel and Teacher, Janette Johnson were present with six children who were all 2-years-old.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Rashod Martin and Teacher, Christinia Nieto were present with seven 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Talisha Franklin and Taylor Murphy 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

Violation
Evidence of local building 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file 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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Karen Lucy, Danielle Smith, Weston Lundy and Debra Novara.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Natalie Landers.
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