DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002958009

(314) 706-2854

3721 KOSSUTH AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-1737

ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER



 

WILLIAMS, KAREN

royaltycdc1@gmail.com

Incorporated

THERESA ZEHNLE

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

23 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/24/2023

10:10 AM

11:14 AM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2457445401


DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/11/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 05/08/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/11/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/11/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/11/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/11/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/07/2022
APPLICATION 12/08/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/11/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/19/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/08/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/08/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/03/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/26/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/08/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/11/2023
POLICIES 04/11/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/22/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/11/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/09/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/08/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/09/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/09/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 4
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tamia Austin, teacher, was present with two children ages 17-months-old to 21-months-old
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Edniya Johnson, teacher, was present with one child age 11-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tawana Austin, Board President, was present with zero children
1 3 PRESCHOOL Denise Austin, teacher, was present with three children age 3-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
Not Observed
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 was not in good condition in that two pieces of wood were broken and missing from the fence.
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 there was a lawn mower in the playspace. There was also metal poles and some trash laying around the yard.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/24/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was posted but did not include instructions for infants/non-ambulatory children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (E) states: The evacuation/emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for infants and nonambulatory children.
Correction Required
Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/24/2023
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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