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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
Facility Information
Date of Report
5/11/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
000590570
Facility Name
LAMB'S BRIDE CHILD CARE CENTER
Facility Address
1324 TOWER GROVE AVE
City
ST LOUIS
Zip Code
63110-3838
Phone
(314) 531-2425
County
ST LOUIS CITY
Assigned Specialist
OMALLEY, PATRICK
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-300.080 (1) The premises of facilities shall be clean and free of unsanitary conditions and observable insects, spiders and rodents.
Conclusion Summary
On May 11, 2023, the Office of Childhood (OOC) received an allegation that Lamb's Bride Child Care Center had an ant infestation in the play area. After conducting an investigation, Compliance Inspector (CI) Patrick O'Malley has found this allegation to be substantiated based on the following evidence: 5 CSR 25-300.080 (1) which states: "The premises of facilities shall be clean and free of unsanitary conditions and observable insects, spiders and rodents." On May 11, 2023, director Linda Mosby stated that the facility had a problem with ants and was being professionally treated. On May 11, 2023, teacher Alisha Franklin stated that she had observed piles of dead ants in the corners of the toddler room about once a week since she started working at the facility two years prior.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
The facility shall provide verification of pest control services to the Office of Childhood. Y 5/18/2023 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
6/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
CHRISCO, MARLA L