DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KYDDIE KARNIVAL 24HOUR LEARNING ACADEMY

002225738

(314) 868-4051

12265 BELLEFONTAINE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1447

WASHINGTON, BRITTNEY



 

WASHINGTON, BRITTNEY

KYDDIEKARNIVAL@YAHOO.COM


VIKTORIA ZABARA

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

44 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 15 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 28 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS:12257 BELLEFONTAINE RD, ST LOUIS, MO; 12265 (1ST FLOOR): 44 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 2 YEARS; 12257 (LOWER LEVEL): 55 CAPACITY, 3 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

05/02/2024

9:00 AM

12:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469684408


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/21/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/21/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/21/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/21/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/21/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/21/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/21/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/21/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/21/2016
POLICIES 04/21/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/21/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 04/21/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/02/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/23/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/26/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/26/2018
APPLICATION 01/15/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/29/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/01/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/01/2022
STAFF SHEET 05/18/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/22/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/22/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/22/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/25/2024




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 18
Total Children 75
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Renya Murphy, teacher, was present with two children ages 10-months-old to 23-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lazzeria Dotson, teacher, was present with three children all aged 12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Charlene Nelson-Welch, teacher, was present with four children ages 15-months-old to 22-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Chanel Ragland, teacher, and Brenda Dickhans, teacher, were present with six children ages 18-months-old to 23-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teshawnah Steward, teacher, was present with four children ages 3-months-old to 24-months-old
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brittney Washington, director, Indego Thomas, administrator, Shariah Griffin, teacher, and Jasmin Parks, teacher, were present with no children inattendance
2 14 PRESCHOOL Heaven Williams, teacher, and Essance Harris, teacher, were present with fourteen children all aged 3-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL Tracey Jackson, teacher, was present with ten children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
2 19 PRESCHOOL Karmen Pruitt, teacher, and Christy R Glover, teacher, were present with nineteen children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
3 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Dalisa King, teacher, Doretha Hagens, teacher, and Bridgett Durham, teacher, were present with thirteen children all aged 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door in the Rainbow Room to the storage space with kitchen equipment on the main floor was wide opened.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there were two outlet covers missing in the School-Age classroom.
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
5/2/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: dish soap Dawn, a bottle of multi surface cleaner, and an extension cord hanging across the storage room. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked storage room in the 2-years-old classroom, in the kitchen on the lower level.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Butterfly Room, and in the PS was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is an area with peeling orange paint near the corner of the 2-years-old room near the dramatic play area and there is excessive peeling paint on the wall near the baseboard in the PS classroom near the door to the office space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the Butterfly Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by multiple classrooms on the main floor and the lower level did not have Emergency Plan available.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically multiple classrooms on the main floor and the lower level did not have the List of Emergency Phone Numbers posted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, an adult chair, in the Rainbow Room was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the chair seat has a crack with sharp edges being accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by the mattress/pad was dirty.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Brittney Washington, and Kristy Blakley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
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