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

000727217

(314) 382-9041

4100 PEYTON LN
ST LOUIS
MO  63120

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



 

GAGE, AKILAH SHAKIRA

agage@headstart.ywcastlouis.org

Incorporated

LAUREN A LEON

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/08/2026

11:55 AM

1:39 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2516135974


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/23/2013
POLICIES 06/25/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 06/25/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/19/2009
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/25/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/25/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/25/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/25/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/25/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/25/1995
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/05/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/05/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/07/2017
APPLICATION 08/29/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/09/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/12/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/29/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/09/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/10/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/19/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/09/2025




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 11
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Destinee Weathers, Jewelene Jeffereson and Nicole Torry, caregivers, present with eight children in attendance, ages ranging from 9-months-old to 2-years-old. Two children were 2-years-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Makayla Gray, Shamika Chapman, Frederick Rhymes, Dianette McCormick and Tammie Wallace, staff, present with no children in attendance.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Jayden Blount and Lisa Seaward, caregivers, present with nine children in attendance, ages ranging from 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Ciearra Norman, caregiver, present with seven children in attendance, ages ranging from 3-years-old to 4-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
The walls located in room A was/were not in good condition as evidenced by three dents in the wall that expose the crumbling drywall underneath. The dents measure approximately 1 inch by 2 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in room B was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a section of paint was peeling off the wall underneath the smart board. It measured approximately 5 inches by 4 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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 broken in that it exposed electrical wires underneath.
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

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
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
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
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