DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELMER HAMMOND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

000183706

(314) 421-4071

1920 CASS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63106

VAUGHN TENANT ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

1920 CASS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63106

ADAMS, DAJHA

elmerdirectoradams@gmail.com

Incorporated

ELIZABETH TILLINGER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

42

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/24/2026

8:05 AM

9:27 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2516972662


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/30/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/01/1997
SAMPLE FORMS 10/01/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/01/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/01/1997
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/19/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/19/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/01/1997
POLICIES 10/01/1997
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/25/1975
APPLICATION 11/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/01/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/06/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/27/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/27/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/07/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/15/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/10/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/19/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/30/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/25/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 9
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Essence Hopson, teacher and Tyra Johnson, teacher present with three children age 6-months-old to 12-months-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Franchesca Walker person in charge, Donald Thompson, teacher, Jazmin Wright, teacher, and , Ashlie Willis, teacher present with zero children. Chairman Russell Houston showed during the inspection with zero children.
2 6 PRESCHOOL Crystal Sunsun, teacher and Barbara Payton, teacher present with six children age 5-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
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
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed