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

JOYCE E GREEN

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/29/2024

10:00 AM

12:58 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2471208091


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 05/29/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/21/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 8
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Madyson Goines, teacher, was present with four children, aged 13-months old to 18-months old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Felicia Huntley, teacher, was present with two children, aged 2-months old and 3-months old.
2 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Devon Knapp, physical therapist from First Steps, and Crista Lewis, occupational therapist from First Steps were present with one child, aged 22-months old.
2 13 MIXED Katherine Bishop, teacher, and Holli Mason, teacher, were present with thirteen children, aged 3-years old to 8-years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Saleetha Barbee, director, was present with no children.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Shunita Brackett, teacher, was present with seven children, all aged 2-years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by twenty-seven children were present at the facility. The facility has a licensed capacity of twenty.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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 leading to the basement was unlocked and had hazardous chemicals lined along the steps.
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
5/29/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that five electrical outlets were observed uncovered among the three classrooms.
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
5/29/2024
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 was not in good condition in that the fence was rusted and a loose pole was not secured to the top of 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 the black liner under the residual material located under the climbing structures were observed .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children were observed in care at 3946 N. Kingshighway. This location is not approved and does not appear on the license.
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
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, climbing structure , in outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the object was observed to have chipped paint.
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, circular tricycle ride , in outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by rust was observed to be present on the object.
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
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
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance