DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TYKE TOWN

002950105

(636) 294-5746

8368 MEXICO RD
ST PETERS
MO  63376-1106

KIDCO MO LTD

25900 W APACHE LN
LAKE BARRINGTON
IL  60010-1338

DEBELL, LEIGHA JEAN

jkardesh@kidsandcompany.com

Incorporated

DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

101

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/11/2023

10:15 AM

12:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439566332


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/22/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/22/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/03/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/28/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/28/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/05/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/22/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/11/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/28/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/28/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/03/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/20/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/20/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/22/2022
POLICIES 04/22/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/19/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/28/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/22/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/25/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/24/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/22/2022
APPLICATION 07/07/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/13/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 12
Total Children 66
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Chelsea Shrum, teacher, and Sophie House, teacher, were in attendance with two children, ages 4-months-old to 7-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cheyenne Plantenga, teacher, and Breanna Pusczek, teacher, were in attendance with eight children, ages 8-months-old to 13-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Leigha DeBell, Director, and Kelly Mareschel, Chef, were in attendance with no children present.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Chelsea Mort, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, all age 3-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Brianne Garganus, teacher, and Paityn Crawford, teacher, were in attendance with fourteen children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 14 PRESCHOOL Autumn Calhoun, teacher, was in attendance with fourteen children, all age 5-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Nina Nowicki, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Laura Hollman, teacher, was in attendance with eight children, all age 2-years-old.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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 walls located in toddlers, 2's and 4's preschool was/were not in good condition as evidenced by loose/detached baseboard.
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

Violation
The walls located in hallway and 3's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling/chipped paint .
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
1/11/2023
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
L.D. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/10/2022
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/26/2022
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: A.H..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/13/2022
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.C. and A.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: N.H..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 8/8/22, 6/2/22, 8/1/22.
Licensing 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
1/11/2023
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for A.H..
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
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