MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
TYKE TOWN

Facility DVN
002950105

Phone
(636) 294-5746

Physical Address
8368 MEXICO RD
ST PETERS
MO 63376-1106

Owner
KIDCO MO LTD

Mailing Address
25900 W APACHE LN
LAKE BARRINGTON
IL 60010-1338

Provider/Director

E-mail Address
stpeters@kidsandcompany.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
AMY MUSSELMAN

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
101

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
05/25/2023

Arrival Time
8:40 AM

Departure Time
9:14 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2448012914

Document	Document-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: 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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 9

Total Children 59

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Chelsiee Mort, teacher, and Abbi Heywood, teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 12-months-old to 21-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Breanna Pusczek, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 6-months-old to 11-months-old.
1	9	MIXED	Molly Hagan, teacher, and Kalyn Bidwell, teacher, were in attendance with nine children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Kelly Mareschal, Director, was in attendance with no children present.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Natalie Houston, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, all age 3-years-old.
2	20	PRESCHOOL	Hannah Schaffner, teacher, and Nina Nowicki, teacher, were in attendance with twenty children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Cheyenne Plantenga, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, all age 4-years-old.

Compliance List

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 5/11/2023

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 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

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 25-500.162 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