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Ymca-jefferson County Branch-taylor Early Childhood Center

Herculaneum, MO · Jefferson County
400 JOACHIM AVE, Herculaneum, MO 63048
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Quick Facts

Capacity
48 children
Age Range
36 MONTHS - 6 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (636) 479-5200
400 JOACHIM AVE
Herculaneum, MO 63048
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
003125586
License Holder
GATEWAY REGION YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Sep 17, 2025
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
BRITTANY HECHT
License Conditions: BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE ONLY

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About the Provider

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YMCA-JEFFERSON COUNTY BRANCH-TAYLOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a CHILD CARE CENTER in HERCULANEUM MO, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 36 MONTHS - 6 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
2026-03-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2026-01-15 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/13/2025

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 8/22/2025, 8/22/2025, 8/21/2025, 8/21/2025, 8/21/2025.

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: 1/8/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Jordyn Herrell.

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: 12/9/2025

2025-12-03 POST LICENSING 6 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Violation: Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the evacuation time was not recorded.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.

Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the gym.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;

Correction Required: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 12/3/2025

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.

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: 12/3/2025

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 8/22/2025, 8/22/2025, 8/21/2025, 8/21/2025, 8/21/2025.

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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Jordyn Herrell.

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

2025-10-28 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The sanitation inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (K) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements.

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

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/20/2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Violation: The fire safety inspection was not approved.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (5) states: Prior to the granting of a license, the provider shall meet the requirements of 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/19/2025

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

Violation: Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.

Correction Required: Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/19/2025

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

Violation: The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the outdoor space did not adjoin the child care property - the space was located to the left of the building, down the sidewalk. The Playground is not directly accessible from the building & is located near the parking lot & street.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 8/29/2025

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