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

04/30/2024

9:04 AM

10:37 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469470625


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: 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 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Deidryelle Thomas, teacher, was present with four children, aged 13-months old to 17-months old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Teara Lee, director, was present with no children.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Selena Simpson, teacher, and Shamella Scott, teacher, were present with ten children, aged 3-years old to 5-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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by mop buckets containing mop water was found in restrooms located in the infant toddler restroom and preschool restroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/30/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet in the infant/toddler room and one outlet in the preschool room were not covered with plastic covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/30/2024
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 4 inches from the bottom of the gate to the ground and 5 inches between the gate and the post.
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

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
Outdoor equipment, a climbing structure , in the outdoor play area was unsafe as evidenced by the structure was not secured to the ground and a bar was broken on the structure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, purple slide , in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the slide was cracked and had sharp edges that presented a hazard to the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Not Observed
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