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First Impressions Pre-school And Learning Center

St Louis, MO
4153 CARTER AVENUE, St Louis, MO 63115
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Capacity
41 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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📞 (314) 899-0506
4153 CARTER AVENUE
St Louis, MO 63115
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License Number
002772629
License Holder
FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRE-SCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER
Licensed Since
2020
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
DANIELLE SCHULTZ
License Conditions: 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRE-SCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER is a CHILD CARE CENTER in ST LOUIS MO, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-07-10 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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: 6/29/2026

2026-03-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

2025-09-22 CLOSE SUPERVISION No violations cited
2025-05-01 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 8 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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: 3/19/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was a piece of baseboard falling off the wall under the paper towel holder, and a piece of baseboard was missing next to the mirror in the same classroom.

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: 3/6/2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;

Correction Required: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/6/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A'Diamond Payne

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: 3/20/2025

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

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 6/6/2023.

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: 3/20/2025

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. states: A parent or guardian exemption, by which a child shall be exempted from immunization requirements if one (1) parent or guardian files a written objection to immunization with the day care administrator. Exemptions shall be accepted by the day care administrator when the necessary information as determined by the department is filed with the day care administrator by the parent or guardian. Exemption forms shall be provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185).

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/20/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Demona Payne, A'Diamond Payne and Donita Fultz.

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: 3/20/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for A'Diamond Payne.

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: 3/20/2025

2025-02-26 REINSPECTION 17 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

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: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bucket of paint. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the preschool bathroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was a piece of baseboard falling off the wall under the paper towel holder, and a piece of baseboard was missing next to the mirror in the same classroom.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;

Correction Required: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A'Diamond Payne

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

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

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 6/6/2023.

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

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Violation: There was no parental written objection to immunizations on file for 1 child(ren).

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 2. B. states: A parent or guardian exemption, by which a child shall be exempted from immunization requirements if one (1) parent or guardian files a written objection to immunization with the day care administrator. Exemptions shall be accepted by the day care administrator when the necessary information as determined by the department is filed with the day care administrator by the parent or guardian. Exemption forms shall be provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185).

Correction Required: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by staff member Donna Fultz stated that the staff and children files were located upstairs and locked.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.

Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Staff member, Donna Fultz was unable to access all files including staff and children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

Compliance Date: 2/26/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Demona Payne, A'Diamond Payne and Donita Fultz.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for A'Diamond Payne.

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

2025-02-21 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 16 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The equipment list was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for all staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bucket of paint. The item(s) was/were located on the floor in the preschool bathroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the front preschool classroom to the left of the stairs was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole approximately 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide. This hole exposes the interior wooden build of the facility.

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: 8/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were exposed/loose wires attached to the building within children's reach.

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: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/7/2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was a piece of baseboard falling off the wall under the paper towel holder, and a piece of baseboard was missing next to the mirror in the same classroom.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional 14 items in this category.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;

Correction Required: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Dawn Abram needs 4 training hours, GiGi Jackson needs 6 training hours, Dasha Johnson needs 6 training hours, Danielle Lewis needs 4 training hours, and Demona Payne needs 6 training hours.

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: 2/21/2025

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Dawn Jackson, Demona Payne, Adiamond Payne, Danielle Lewis, Donita Fultz.

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: 2/21/2025

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by staff member Donna Fultz stated that the staff and children files were located upstairs and locked.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.

Correction Required: All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Staff member, Donna Fultz was unable to access all files including staff and children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.

Correction Required: Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification: Return Inspection

2024-08-01 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 5 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach, floor cleaner, round-up, and bug killer. The item(s) was/were located underneath a sink in the preschool room with an unlocked cabinet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 8/1/2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The walls located in the front preschool classroom to the left of the stairs was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole approximately 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide. This hole exposes the interior wooden build of the facility.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were exposed/loose wires attached to the building within children's reach.

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: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Dawn Abram needs 4 training hours, GiGi Jackson needs 6 training hours, Dasha Johnson needs 6 training hours, Danielle Lewis needs 4 training hours, and Demona Payne needs 6 training hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Dawn Jackson, Demona Payne, Adiamond Payne, Danielle Lewis, Donita Fultz.

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

2024-06-10 SUPPLEMENTAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Dawn Abram needs 4 training hours, GiGi Jackson needs 6 training hours, Dasha Johnson needs 6 training hours, Danielle Lewis needs 4 training hours, and Demona Payne needs 6 training hours.

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

2024-02-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Dawn Abram needs 4 training hours, GiGi Jackson needs 6 training hours, Dasha Johnson needs 6 training hours, Danielle Lewis needs 4 training hours, and Demona Payne needs 6 training hours.

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

2023-08-22 REINSPECTION
2023-08-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-02-14 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-02-08 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-08-09 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-02-14 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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