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

000538538

(314) 727-1134

1436 FERGUSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63133

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



 

BAILEY, DEBRA JEAN

dbailey@headstart.ywcastlouis.org

Incorporated

ADDISON P BAKER

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

165

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/14/2026

8:10 AM

10:30 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2511438222


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 06/22/1995
POLICIES 11/21/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/17/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/17/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/21/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/21/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/21/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/08/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/08/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/21/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/15/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/04/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/29/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/23/2016
APPLICATION 01/14/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/23/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/24/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/05/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/24/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/24/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/31/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/24/2026




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 24
Total Children 55
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Aniciea Nelson and Gabrielle Powell, present with three children ages 11-months-old to 12-months-old.
2 3 MIXED Caregivers, Rosanna Bishop and Latosha Isaac, present with three children ages 23-months-old to 2-years-old.
8 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Debra Bailey, caregivers Carol Lentini, Tajuani Shelton, Jana Spencer, Donyall Sharp, and Jennifer Thorpe, maintenance Gregory Hayes, and receptionist Chiquita Vincent present with zero children in attendance. Also present and not counted in staff/child ratios caterer Eugene Brown and Special School District therapists Molly Vandergon and Stacy Carril.
2 7 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Carolyn Jones and Faye Booze, present with seven children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, LaToya Mosby and Amanda Clark, present with eight children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Shontae Wilson and Faye Vickers, present with eight children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, DeShauna Lorick and Christine Moore, present with nine children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Michelle Williams and Michael Buress, present with eight children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Kristina King and Martez Hall, present with nine children ages 3-years-old to 5-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 annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Michael Buress and Martez Hall 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/14/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Gabrielle Powell needs 7.75 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Not Observed
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 not on file for Gabrielle Powell and Gregory Hayes.
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