DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

002832788

(314) 334-1502

3740 MARINE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-4175

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

2101 S JEFFERSON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63104-2209

WALLACE, DEANNA

dwallace@southside-ecc.org

Incorporated

ELIZABETH TILLINGER

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

115

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

04/16/2026

11:00 AM

12:20 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2511664427


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 09/14/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/14/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/08/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/16/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/31/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/13/2020
POLICIES 07/22/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/22/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 09/14/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/22/2020
APPLICATION 04/12/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/30/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/02/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/01/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/01/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/30/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/23/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/27/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/30/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/30/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 14
Total Children 85
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE DeAnna Wallace, director, present with no children.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Kim Ray, teacher and Joseph Dipola, teacher present with fourteen children age 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
3 17 PRESCHOOL Khyana Edwards, teacher, Gearline James, teacher, and Martajah Smith, teacher, present with seventeen children age 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Maraget Carosello, teacher and Lana Sikes, teacher, present with fourteen children age 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Zia Scott, teacher and Alexis Forrest, teacher, present with eleven children age 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Taylor Wills, teacher and Keisha Russell, teacher, present with sixteen children age 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Ellen Dempsher, teacher and Keith Hoagland, teacher, present with thirteen children age 4-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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: wires from a portable ac unit were accessible to children. The item(s) was/were located the Moon classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured eight inches in height by twelve inches wide at the back left corner of the playspace.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that therer is a missing electric plate in the Galaxy classroom next to the window.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that in the Moon and Galaxy classroom were missing outlet covers.
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
4/16/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in all of the classrooms that are connected to a portable air conditioning unit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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