MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

Facility DVN
002177906

Phone
(314) 231-3188

Physical Address
1127 N VANDEVENTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63113-3427

Owner
THE GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
SIMPSON, SAMANTHA

E-mail Address
simpsons@gasastl.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
176

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

Inspection Information

Date
04/29/2026

Arrival Time
11:15 AM

Departure Time
12:41 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2512444153

Document	Document-Date
POLICIES	10/29/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/29/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	10/29/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/29/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	10/29/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE	10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/02/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	10/29/2009
SAMPLE FORMS	10/30/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	07/03/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	11/20/2025
APPLICATION	10/12/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	12/08/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	11/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	08/25/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	10/17/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	11/20/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	11/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	11/20/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	11/20/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	10/07/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 27

Total Children 101

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Angel Ferrante and Akrrls Aziz were present with six children who were 6-months-old through 16-months-old.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Latahjia Robinson and Renee Simpson were present with six children who were 9-months-old through 19-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Charmelle McNutt and Carolyn Fleming-Miller were present with eight children who were 20-months-old through 2-years-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Barb Dennis and Oretha White were present with seven children who were 23-months-old through 2-years-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Tina Trueblood and A'Rya Alford were present with eight children who were 18-months-old through 2-years-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Pam Rueter was present with four children who were 23-months-old through 2-years-old.
7	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Tango Walker, Atum Gibson, Lakeisha Shegog, Trena'e Mack, Kalyn White, Jennifer Cranney, and Porche Mangan were present with no children in attendance.
2	10	PRESCHOOL	Lakisha Williams and Courtney Sims were present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
1	8	PRESCHOOL	Tiffany McClenton was present with eight children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Felicia Narvaez was present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
3	17	PRESCHOOL	Jackie Durham, Eddie Morris and Ronyai Young were present with seventeen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old. Volunteer Kitty Malaski was also present in the classroom.
2	17	PRESCHOOL	Colette Johnson and Wayne Easter were present with seventeen children who were 4-years-old through 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

Not Observed

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: bleach water. The item(s) was/were located in the Beautiful Butterflies bathroom. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 4/29/2026

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 Furniture/equipment, a bookshelf, in the Cuddly Lambs classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the backing of the bookshelf was torn and peeling. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Not Observed

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Not Observed

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