DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KAREN'S KIDS INCORPORATED

001419852

(636) 928-2234

3857 MC CLAY RD
ST PETERS
MO  63376

KAREN'S KIDS INCORPORATED



 

JOHNSON, NICHOLE TERESA

karenskidsinc@yahoo.com

Incorporated

DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

05/23/2022

9:00 AM

5:01 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439928847


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/06/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/06/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/01/1999
SAMPLE FORMS 11/01/1999
POLICIES 11/01/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/01/1999
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/1999
DIRECTOR'S JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/01/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/01/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/1999
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION 11/01/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/01/1999
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/16/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/10/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/10/1999
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/28/2018
APPLICATION 07/01/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/06/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/28/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/13/2022
STAFF SHEET 10/06/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/06/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Victoria Boekemier, teacher, was present with 4 children ages 8- months-old to 14- months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Allison Callanan, teacher, was present with 4 children ages 14- months- old to 23-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Karen Lesinski, Board President, and Nichole Johnson, teacher/director, were present with no children
1 6 PRESCHOOL Robbie Rose, teacher, was present with 6 children ages 5-years-old
1 9 PRESCHOOL Cheryl Dean, teacher, was present with children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Melanie DuFor, teacher, was present with 8 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 use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no potty chair/junior commode/adaptor seat provided.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide and clean/sanitize potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no safety gate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (F) states: Approved safety gates at stairways and doors shall be provided and used as needed.
Correction Required
Stairways shall meet safety standards as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by there was no plan located in the 5's classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/23/2022
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/23/2022
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by . children 12 months or older was/were sleeping/napping on the top of a stack of at least 5 cots.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/23/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Mr. Lesinski.
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 family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/23/2022
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