DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KAREN'S KIDS DAYCARE

000640720

(314) 776-5000

3706 GRAVOIS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-4652

SINGLETON, KAREN J



 

BARRY, CANDICE RENEE

candice_barry09@yahoo.com


JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/03/2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2419139841


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/01/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/01/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/18/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/01/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/01/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/06/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/06/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/28/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/23/2016
POLICIES 04/30/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/30/2013
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/08/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/18/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/01/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/01/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/09/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/09/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/06/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/03/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/03/2020
APPLICATION 03/03/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/26/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (B) states: Facility owner(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/7/2022
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the license was located on a board with in the child care area where parents are not allowed and can not be viewed due to a tall shelf blocking visibility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/7/2022
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The floors located in the kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by torn vinyl flooring was observed .
Licensing 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
3/3/2022
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/7/2022
Violation
The floors located in the kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by as the floor was sticky to the touch and needs to be cleaned.
Licensing 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
2/7/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/7/2022
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance