DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

URBAN LEAGUE OF METRO ST. LOUIS-PATCH HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

002845756

(314) 584-6821

7925 MINNESOTA AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-3511

URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS

7925 MINNESOTA AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-3511

WADE, DANIELLE RENEE

dwade@urbanleague-stl.org

Incorporated

ELIZABETH TILLINGER

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

45

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/28/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/18/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/18/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/18/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/18/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/06/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/18/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/18/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/18/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/07/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/07/2020
POLICIES 12/07/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/07/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/07/2020
APPLICATION 02/19/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/19/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/22/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/29/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/01/2024
STAFF SHEET 05/01/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/27/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/10/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/21/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/21/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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 Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/27/2026
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
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 Stephanie Phillips, Lorraine Blankenship, Lea Oker, and Leonora Washington. As of 11-19-2025, Lea Oker no longer works here and the eligible letters for Stephanie, Lorraine, and Leonora are still pending. .
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
1/28/2026
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