DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MAGNOLIA URBAN LEAGUE HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

002595660

(314) 584-6363

2725 ALHAMBRA CT
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-1117

URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS

3701 GRANDEL SQ
ST LOUIS
MO  63108-3627

SMITH, TRACY

abrown2@urbanleague-stl.org

Incorporated

ELIZABETH TILLINGER

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/23/2026

1:12 PM

3:33 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2510145933


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/15/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/15/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/15/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/15/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/15/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/15/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/15/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/15/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/15/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/14/2017
POLICIES 02/21/2017
APPLICATION 01/30/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/27/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/14/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/15/2017
STAFF SHEET 03/23/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/23/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/11/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/18/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/23/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/12/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/23/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/23/2026
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/12/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/23/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/23/2026




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 10
Total Children 63
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Phyllis Robinson, teacher and Lisa Brumfield, teacher present with six children age 4-months-old to 21-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tracy Smith, director, present with no children and Cathy Marion, and Jade McDaniela, teachers on break with no children.
1 14 PRESCHOOL Tierra Troupe, teacher present with 14 children age 3-years-old to 5-years old.
1 15 PRESCHOOL Tracey Murry, teacher and Kaylin McKoy, teacher present with 15 children age 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 12 PRESCHOOL Janiya Wilson, teacher and Consuelo Griffie, teacher present with 12 children age 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Peccola Elliott and Sharon Murray, teacher present with 16 children age 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 Ceceila Broussard, Lisa Brumfield, Tivian Davis, Peccola Davis, Consuelo Griffie, Brittany Hopkins, Monea Lane, Cathy Marion, Maria McBride, Jade McDaniels, Kaylin McKoy, Sharon Murray, Tracy Murray, Phyllis Robinson, Tracy Smith, Tierra Troupe, and Angela Brown 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 there were two outlet covers missing in the indoor gym space.
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
3/23/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in classroom 1, 3, and 7.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/23/2026
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured There is a gap in the back corner of the fence measuring approximately four to six inches. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/23/2026
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
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
3/23/2026
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by there was a bib attached to an infant sleeping in a crib,.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/23/2026
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
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Tivian Davis, Lisa Brumfield, Tierra Troupe, Janiya Wilson, Kaylin McKoy, Monea Lane, and Sharon Murray 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Tierra Troupe, Janiya WIlson, Kaylin McKoy, and Sharon Murray.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A pacifier was observed attached to an infant’s clothing while the infant was sleeping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. F. states: Pacifiers, if used, shall not be hung around the infant’s neck. Pacifier mechanisms or pacifiers that attach to infant clothing shall not be used with sleeping infants.
Correction Required
Pacifiers shall not be hung around an infant’s neck or attached to clothing while the infant is sleeping.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/23/2026
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
Compliance
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