DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TYKE TOWN

002949555

(636) 561-8953

2240 LAKE SAINT LOUIS BLVD
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367-2327

KIDCO MO LTD

2240 LAKE SAINT LOUIS BLVD
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367-2327

SUITS, HANNAH

hannah.suits@tyketowndc.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/24/2023

8:30 AM

10:29 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439719617


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/29/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/29/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/29/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/29/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/29/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/29/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/29/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/29/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/29/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/25/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/24/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/07/2022
POLICIES 04/29/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/19/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/05/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/25/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/25/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/24/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/09/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/20/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:40PM   4:40PM   10/31/2022
  7:00AM   8:00AM   10/31/2022



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 7
Total Children 57
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Loretta Matney, teacher, was in attendance with three children, ages 18-months-old to 23-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tailor Adams, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 7-months-old to 9-months-old.
2 22 MIXED Hannah Suits, director, and Christina Phelan, teacher, were in attendance with twenty-two children, one child age 2-years-old, fourteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old, and seven children ages 6-years-old to 10-years-old.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Karen Thomason, Assistant Director, and Cassidy Lane, teacher, were in attendance with twenty children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Daphney Garcia, 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 the 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, cabinet door , in Infant Room was not in good condition as evidenced by broken latch/door would not close.
Licensing 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

Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by infant in crib was wearing a bib..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/24/2023
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an bouncer seat..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/24/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 22 children, ages 2-years-old to 10-years-old, were cared for by 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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 25-500.162 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Infant formulas and special baby foods provided by parents were not labeled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (C) states: If preferred, formulas and special baby foods may be provided by the parent(s) with individual identification on each container.
Correction Required
Formula and food, provided by parents, shall be appropriately identified.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/24/2023
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
Not Observed
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