DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S CREATION LEARNING CENTER

002726616

(314) 382-5400

4401 SHREVE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-2217

KID'S CREATION, INC.

13 CLAIRE CT
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-8200

LEE, TEARA

kidscreation_childcare@hotmail.com

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

27

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 4405 SHREVE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63115; 4401 SHREVE AVE: 13 CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH 35 MONTHS; 4405 SHREVE AVE: 14 CHILDREN, 2 YEARS THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

01/31/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/23/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/23/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/30/2018
APPLICATION 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/27/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/09/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/20/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/06/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 08/30/2018
POLICIES 08/30/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/30/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/27/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/10/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/10/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/24/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/10/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/01/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/19/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/25/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/23/2023
STAFF SHEET 09/01/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   11/4/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/5/2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/14/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Gildra Gordon 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.

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Compliance Date
1/25/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in the office.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/5/2024
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/5/2024
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/28/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/23/2024
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/14/2023
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/14/2023
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/23/2024
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/23/2024
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Teara Lee.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

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Compliance Date
11/27/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Gildra Gordon.
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
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Compliance Date
11/9/2023
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