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


stpeters@kidsandcompany.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

101

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/11/2023

8:35 AM

9:27 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2447071538


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/07/2022
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
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/25/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/24/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/22/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/22/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/13/2022




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 8
Total Children 64
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Breanna Pusczek, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 5-months-old to 11-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Chelsie Mort, teacher, and Abbi Heywood, teacher, were in attendance with seven children, ages 11-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 21 PRESCHOOL Kelly Marashel, Director, and Makenna Peterson, teacher, were in attendance with twenty-one children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Molly Hagen, teacher, and Cheyenne Plantenga, teacher, were in attendance with nineteen children, four children age 2-years-old and fifteen children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 13 SCHOOL AGE Nina Nowicki, teacher, was in attendance with thirteen children, all age 5-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 Waddler Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard peeling off of wall near door and diaper table.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old, were cared for by 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2023
Violation
More than 50 children were observed in care and the director/individual in charge was included in the staff/child ratios; this occurred outside of naptime and there was no emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (2) states: If a center has an attendance of more than fifty (50) children, the center director or individual in charge shall not be included in staff/child ratios except during naptime or on an emergency substitute basis.
Correction Required
The director/individual in charge shall not be included in the ratio except as allowed.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2023
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (C) states: Ages Three Through Four (3 - 4) Years. Groups composed solely of three (3)- and four (4)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/11/2023
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
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
Compliance
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