DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

YOUTH IN NEED

001638339

(314) 353-6906

3013 MERAMEC
ST LOUIS
MO  63118

YOUTH IN NEED

3013 MERAMEC ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-4407

WALLACE, JEANNETTA DENISE

jwallace@youthinneed.org

Incorporated

BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/09/2026

9:30 AM

12:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2516160214


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/03/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 07/03/2003
POLICIES 07/03/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/03/2003
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/03/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/03/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/03/2003
APPLICATION 05/16/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/08/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/29/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/29/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/30/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/30/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/27/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/07/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/28/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/28/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/30/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/05/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/02/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/30/2026




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 18
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, La'briah Tolliver and Kyra Johnson were present with seven children ages ranging between 19-months-old to 2-years-old.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Sabina Samih, Brenda Dickhans, and Krystal Raiford were present with seven children ages ranging between 4-months-old to 14-months-old. There were two therapists from first steps present as well, Rod Wilkinson and Michelle Nix.
2 7 MIXED Teachers, Marie Louise Lohiar and Shulika Hicks were present with seven children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 3-years-old. There were three 2-years-old present.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Jeannetta Wallace, Assistant director, Javon Hope, chef, Angenic Oliver, administrative assistant, Veronica Vasquez and staff member, Terena Harrington were present with zero children in attendance.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Hannah Mungamuri and Felicia Wilson were present with 12 children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Tamara Derilus and Mackenzie Pensel were present with 11 children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers, Makala Bolden and Jacqueline Lee were present with seven children all aged 2-years-old to. A therapist from Youth In Need, Monica Noce was present as well.

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
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, two trashcans, in classroom A's bathroom was not in good condition as evidenced by both trash cans had multiple rust marks on them.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by there was a bib located inside of a crib with a sleeping 4-month-old.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 20 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Tanisha Burton, Teresa Carter, Brenda Dickhans, Shulika Hicks, Kyra Johnson, Jacquelyn Lee, Lea Oker, Mackenzie Pensel, Hannah Mungamuri, and Krystal Raiford
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Veronica Vasquez needs 5 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Teresa Carter and Kyra Johnson as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child 3 years of age was in the I/T room with 51 children in attendance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer.
Correction Required
A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
A diet plan for each infant/toddler was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 3. states: A diet plan for each infant/toddler signed by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Each infant and toddler's diet plan shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A pacifier was observed attached to an infant’s clothing while the infant was sleeping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. F. states: Pacifiers, if used, shall not be hung around the infant’s neck. Pacifier mechanisms or pacifiers that attach to infant clothing shall not be used with sleeping infants.
Correction Required
Pacifiers shall not be hung around an infant’s neck or attached to clothing while the infant is sleeping.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2026
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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