DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

002748174

(314) 383-1554

3948 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-1716

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY



 

BARBEE, SALEETHA N

creativedevelopmentacademy@gmail.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/20/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/07/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/01/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/11/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/11/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/07/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/11/2019
POLICIES 10/31/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/31/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/26/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/30/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/30/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/01/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/01/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/01/2019
APPLICATION 07/31/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/30/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/02/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/01/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/01/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/01/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/26/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/01/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/21/2023




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
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 5 inches between gate and gate pole.
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
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Compliance Date
2/15/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by fire pit located under ramp and accessible to children.
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
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Compliance Date
2/15/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/15/2024
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