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Young Women's Christian Association Of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri

St Louis, MO
10725 VORHOF DR, St Louis, MO 63136
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Quick Facts

Capacity
210 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (314) 867-9522
10725 VORHOF DR
St Louis, MO 63136
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
000538529
License Holder
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Licensed Since
1996
License Issued
Aug 28, 2021
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
ELIZABETH TILLINGER
License Conditions: 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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The mission of YWCA St. Louis Head Start is to equip children with the building blocks for lifetime success. Our vision is that the YWCA Head Start Program will be recognized as an exemplary Early Childhood Education 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
2026-08-10 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2026-02-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan in gym.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;

Correction Required: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/18/2026

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 in 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: 2/18/2026

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;

Correction Required: Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 2/18/2026

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: 2/18/2026

2025-11-14 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Taneisha Sanders 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: 10/22/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Marie Moore, Tamika Smith, Dorothea Wilson, Tiffany Jones, Lavena Johnson, Ja'lyn Sanders, Danielle Lawrence, Dinah Taylor, Joanna Rimmers, Vanessa Toliver, and Cynthia Gomez.

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: 11/11/2025

2025-08-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Taneisha Sanders 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 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were not on file for Marie Moore, Tamika Smith, Dorothea Wilson, Tiffany Jones, Lavena Johnson, Ja'lyn Sanders, Danielle Lawrence, Dinah Taylor, Joanna Rimmers, Vanessa Toliver, and Cynthia Gomez.

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

2025-02-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-08-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-02-27 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2023-09-25 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 5 violations cited
Findings:

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

Violation: The floors located the children's restrooms, hallways and classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by build up of direct was observed in the perimeters of the spaces.

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: 9/21/2023

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

Violation: The floors located in the Boys Restroom, across from Room M, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a rusted cover over a plumbing chute was observed under a urinal.

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: 9/21/2023

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

Violation: Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in both Early Head Start Rooms and Room V..

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/21/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Furniture/equipment, toilet, in the Girls Restroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the a green substance covered the inside of the toliet.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/21/2023

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Violation: Outdoor equipment, the treehouse, in preschool play area was not in good condition as evidenced by a roller on the treehouse was cracked and had sharp edges that could be hazardous to children.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.

Correction Required: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 9/21/2023

2023-08-28 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-03-07 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-09-06 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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