DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KARE A LOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

002572523

(314) 327-4839

1429 FARRAR ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-2925

KARE A LOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC



 


karealot4kidz@yahoo.com


THERESA ZEHNLE

6 WEEKS - 23 MONTHS

16

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/30/2022

2:32 PM

2:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2438185742


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/21/2016
POLICIES 07/21/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/21/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/20/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/20/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/15/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/16/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/16/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/16/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/21/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 11/29/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/23/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/05/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/01/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/01/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/15/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/20/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/16/2018
APPLICATION 11/26/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/26/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/26/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/14/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/23/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

Compliance List
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 walls located the restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard along the wall was detached.
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.

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Compliance Date
12/30/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, garage/shed, in the outdoor play space was not in good condition as evidenced by as the lock on the garage/shed was broken.
Licensing 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.

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Compliance Date
12/30/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Deidra Williams need 4.5 clock hours; Tiniki Long-Steele needs 9 clock Hours.
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.

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Compliance Date
12/30/2022
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing 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.

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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The medical examination report and/or the school-age health report form(s) used was not supplied by the department or did not contain all the required information as evidenced by the form did not state that the child could participate in a day care or child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (E) states: The medical examination report form and the health history report for school-age children shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The School-Age Child Health Report 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 athttps://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.

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Compliance Date
12/30/2022
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
Not Observed
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