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

000714481

(314) 426-1506

2210 N WARSON RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63114

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



 

FONDREN, TOSHA ROCHELLE

TFONDREN@HEADSTART.YWCASTLOUIS.ORG

Incorporated

ADDISON P BAKER

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/07/2026

8:53 AM

12:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2515921449


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/27/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/09/2026
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/22/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/22/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/22/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/22/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/28/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/22/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 11/16/1995
POLICIES 06/22/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/22/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/22/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/02/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/05/2016
APPLICATION 03/06/2019
STAFF SHEET 06/05/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/09/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/22/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/09/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/04/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/16/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/09/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 22
Total Children 91
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Kimbra Hawkins and Skylar Buckels, present with four children ages 22-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Erica Greer and Floreli Mata, present with four children ages 6-months-old to 35-months-old.
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Tosha Fondren, cook Jayla Joyner, cook Taneisha Sanders, receptionist Shera Williams, caregiver Patricia Powell, and caregiver Ericus Williams, present with zero children in attendance.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, LaShai Simpson and Nija Zenon, present with 12 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Charnise Thomas and Janice Thomas, present with 15 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Keeyna McCall and LaTrisha Richee, present with 13 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Diamond Taylor and Carol Venuto-Clark, present with 17 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Shirley Dukes and Shaquanna Carlson, present with 15 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Aaliyah Turner and Crystal Huntspon, present with 11 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 fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Erica Greer, Jayla Robinson, Floreli Mata, Kimbra Hawkins, Patricia Powell, Jayla Joyner, Taneisha Sanders, Aaliyah Turner, LaShai Simpson, Pablo Castillo, Shirley Dukes, Crystal Huntspon, Taya Martley, Keeyna McCall, Shantel Peebles, LaTrisha Richee, Shaquanna Carlson, Carol Venuto-Clark, Diamond Taylor, Charnise Thomas, Janice Thomas, Ericus Williams, Shera Williams, Nija Zenon, and Tosha Fondren 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
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 V.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/7/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an unraveled hose was laying in the infant/toddler play space causing a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/7/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Skylar Buckels, Pablo Castillo, Tosha Fondren, LaShai Simpson, Diamond Taylor, and Nija Zenon.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The medical examination report on file for Heather Shepherd, Taneisha Sanders, and Erica Greer was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 2/25/26.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is 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. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file 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
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
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 Skylar Buckels.
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

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Pablo Castillo and Charnise Thomas.
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