MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
CREATIVE NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL, LLC

Facility DVN
002367068

Phone
(314) 781-4011

Physical Address
6500 ARSENAL ST
ST LOUIS
MO 63139-2433

Owner
CREATIVE NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL, LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
POLITTE, RACHEL RENEE

E-mail Address
erica.schmitt@me.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
SAMANTHA UPSHAW

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
42

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES 6506 ARSENAL, ST. LOUIS, MO 63139-2433; 6500 ARSENAL: CAPACITY-16;AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS; 6500 ARSENAL: CAPACITY 26; 2 YEARS THROUGH 6 YEARS; 6506 ARSENAL: CAPACITY 8;AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 2 YEARS, I/T ONLY

Inspection Information

Date
08/19/2024

Arrival Time
2:50 PM

Departure Time
5:53 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2476218913

Document	Document-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	07/24/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	07/24/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	07/18/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	04/14/2021
POLICIES	07/18/2012
SAMPLE FORMS	07/18/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/24/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	01/05/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	07/18/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE	07/18/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	07/18/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	07/27/2012
APPLICATION	05/16/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	07/13/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	11/09/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	11/09/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	11/09/2020
STAFF SHEET	07/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	07/05/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	05/14/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	05/28/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	11/29/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	06/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	08/19/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION	07/05/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	06/07/2024

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 10

Total Children 34

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jessica Faulkner, Teacher, and Lydia Parker, Teacher, were present with six children in care, aged 4-months-old to 15-months-old, within the building addressed 6506 Arsenal Street.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Elizabeth Peck, Teacher, and Joanna Gubser, Teacher, were present with seven children in care, aged 16-months-old to 25-months-old, inside the building addressed 6500 Arsenal Street.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Rachel Politte, Director, was present with no children in care.
3	15	PRESCHOOL	Maia Baker, Teacher, Chelsea Pudlowski, Teacher, and Heidi Newton, Teacher, were present with fifteen children in care, aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old, inside the building addressed 6500 Arsenal Street.
2	6	TWO YEAR OLDS	Alana Bailey, Teacher, and Bergin Wheeler, Teacher, were present with six children in care, all aged 2-years-old, within the building addressed 6500 Arsenal Street.

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 A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by the main door entrance to the Infant Classroom (building located at 6506 Arsenal Street) did not have markings at child-height. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact. Correction Required Clear glass doors shall be marked as required. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 8/19/2024
Violation Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. Correction Required The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 8/19/2024

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

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