DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TYKE TOWN

002949555

(636) 561-8953

2240 LAKE SAINT LOUIS BLVD
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367-2327

KIDCO MO LTD



 

SCHAEFFER, DEVYN

lakestlouis@kidsandcompany.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/16/2024

10:41 AM

1:11 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474188987


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/16/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/29/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/29/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/29/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/29/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/29/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/24/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/29/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/29/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/25/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/24/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/07/2022
POLICIES 04/29/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/07/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/09/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/16/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/28/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/24/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/11/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/16/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/16/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:40PM   4:40PM   10/31/2022
  7:00AM   8:00AM   10/31/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 12
Total Children 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lenita Martinez, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 4-months-old to 14-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Daphne Garcia, teacher, was in attendance four children, ages 21-months-old to 22-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Devyn Schaeffer, Director, and Kassidy Woodside, Chef, was in attendance with no children present.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kayla Glass, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Leah Waters, teacher, and Anne Kirk, teacher, were in attendance with eleven children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 7 PRESCHOOL Alyssa Watkins, teacher, and Jennafer Moser, teacher, were in attendance with seven children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 15 SCHOOL AGE Taylor Adams, Assistant Director, and Christina Phelan, teacher, were in attendance with fifteen children, ages 5-years-old to 9-years-old.
2 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Rachel Mueller, teacher, and Regina Mendoza, teacher, were in attendance with ten children, all age 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in Pre-K 4 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chips measuring approximately 5 inches and 1 inch under the rear window.
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

Violation
The walls located Preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by multiple areas of chipped/peeling paint on wall behind carpet, underneath window and under documentation board.
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

Violation
The walls located Preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by multiple areas of chipped/peeling paint on every classroom wall.
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

Violation
The walls located 2's Classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by large paint chip measuring approximately 2 feet in diameter on interior classroom wall.
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

Violation
The walls located 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard detached from wall behind trash can adjacent to the changing table.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 2/2/24.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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