DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KARE A LOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

002572523

(314) 327-4839

1429 FARRAR ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-2925

KARE A LOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC



 

LONG-STEELE, TINIKI

karealot4kidz@yahoo.com


JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 35 MONTHS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/18/2023

12:10 PM

1:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2450924537


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/12/2013
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/14/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/17/2023
POLICIES 07/21/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/12/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/20/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/20/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/15/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/16/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/12/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/16/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/17/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 11/29/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/12/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/26/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/12/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/19/2023
STAFF SHEET 08/02/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/01/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/15/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/16/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/12/2023
APPLICATION 05/12/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/26/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/18/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/29/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/09/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 4
Total Children 9
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Deidre Williams, teacher, was present with three children, aged to 20-months old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shenise Lomax, teacher, was present with three children, all aged 6-months old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tiniki Long-Steele, director, was present with no children.
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Jamell Hobson, teacher, was present with three children, all aged 2-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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured at least four inches wide and four feet in length.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the following being observed in the play space: weeds (six inches or taller) observed around the perimeter and within, dead tree branches and wiring.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the walkway to the play area being blocked by a Diaper Genie, a bookcase and buckets.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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 25-500.162 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