DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS FIRST, INC.

001825332

(314) 577-6800

3632 S GRAND BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-3404

KIDS FIRST, INC.



 

SINGLETON, KAREN J

KIDSFIRST3632@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/16/2022

11:23 AM

11:48 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2432602822


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/10/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/12/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/10/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 02/10/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/10/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/23/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/24/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/24/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/02/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/10/2003
POLICIES 11/10/2003
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/10/2004
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/31/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/24/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/10/2003
APPLICATION 12/03/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/25/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/25/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/24/2022
STAFF SHEET 12/03/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/17/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 4
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers- Davette LaRue and Regina Taylor with Seven children ages 6-weeks-old to 2-years-old
1 10 MIXED Caregiver-Tiffany Townsend with Ten children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. There were three 2-years-old in this group.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Assistant-Candice Barry

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was trash in the outdoor play area and there were weeds growing in the outdoor play area.
Licensing 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
9/16/2022
Violation
The walls located in the office area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wooden border located midwall is missing and the drywall is exposed.
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the director, Karen Singleton has not been on the premises the last three inspections prior to the June 30, 2022 inspection. The director has not been present on 6/30/2022, 9/13/2022 and 9/16/2022.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Tiffany Townsend needs 2.00 as of 9.13.2022.
Licensing 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

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children, ages 4-months-old to 12-months-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
9/16/2022
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Regina Taylor .
Licensing 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

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed