Y-care West School
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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 |
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| 2025-11-04 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-08-19 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/19/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The director was not responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program as evidenced by SAC Director Brittany Watkins reported to CI Gerasimova that the facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program. Correction Required: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 8/19/2025 |
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| 2025-07-29 | SUPPLEMENTAL | 2 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The director was not responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility's daily program as evidenced by SAC Director Brittany Watkins reported to CI Gerasimova that the facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program. Correction Required: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2025-05-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2024-12-04 | REINSPECTION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirty six children, ages 5 years old and older, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 12/4/2024 |
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| 2024-12-02 | REINSPECTION | 5 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 22 items in this category. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. H. states: Science activities or sensory experiences. Correction Required: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/19/2024 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirty four. children, ages 5 years old and older, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 11/12/2024 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirty six children, ages 5 years old and older, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source. Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/21/2024 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/13/2024 |
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| 2024-11-12 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 4 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 22 items in this category. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. H. states: Science activities or sensory experiences. Correction Required: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by thirty four children, ages 5 years old and older, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures Violation: An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source. Correction Required: An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-05-06 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2023-12-12 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 24 items in this category. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. F. states: Music and rhythm activities; Correction Required: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/14/2023 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 2022 , the staff listed need the following information: Katrina Spencer needs 3 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: 12/12/2023 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 11/15/2023 |
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| 2023-11-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials Violation: The facility did not meet requirements for music and rhythm activities. The facility needed an additional 24 items in this category. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. F. states: Music and rhythm activities; Correction Required: The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children 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 2022 , the staff listed need the following information: Katrina Spencer needs 3 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports Violation: 3 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers; Correction Required: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2023-05-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-11-17 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
| 2022-11-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-01-26 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | |
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