DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT

002373917

(314) 361-3534

1408 N KINGSHIGHWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63113

STATES, BRENDA LOUISE

11823 SEVEN HILLS DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63033

FIELDS, THERESA

CREATIVEKIDS115@ATT.NET


REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

69

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 39 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/07/2023

9:30 AM

11:28 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2452097492


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/31/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/07/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/07/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/07/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/07/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/12/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/07/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 11/07/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/14/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/22/2013
POLICIES 11/07/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/11/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/11/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/01/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/10/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/26/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/20/2023
APPLICATION 06/05/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/30/2023
STAFF SHEET 06/14/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/28/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/25/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 10
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Phyllis McAllister with Four children ages 20-months-old to 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Demetria Ivy with Four children ages 12-months-old to 20-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Charmayne Ranzy and Cheyenne Ranzy with Seven children ages 5-months-old to 11-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director-Theresa Fields
1 5 PRESCHOOL Caregiver-Joan Brand with Five children all 3-years-old
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver-Crystal Ray with Seven children ages 4-years-old to 6-years-old
2 11 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers- Jerome Griffin and Guyneth Fair with Eleven children ages 6-years-old to 10-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver-Tawana Glover with Seven children all 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Cheyenne Ranzy within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located up against the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by there was a blanket in the bed of two sleeping infants under 12-months-old.
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
8/7/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Marquetta Smith and Marquita Johnson
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Marquetta Smith and Marquita Johnson.
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 licensed, regulated, or registered child care 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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