DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC

001777117

(314) 645-8300

2500 HAMPTON AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63139-2911

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC



 

MURRAY, SHUAI

shuai.murray@kindercare.com


PATRICK OMALLEY

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

28 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 52 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/20/2024

11:00 AM

11:47 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2476301963


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/06/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/06/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/04/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/04/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 08/01/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/25/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/06/2003
POLICIES 11/06/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/01/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/08/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/06/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/06/2003
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/06/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/22/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/22/2018
APPLICATION 03/08/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/22/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/28/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/19/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/20/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/22/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/21/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/09/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 16
Total Children 77
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Kaylee Walter and Derricka Reese were present with eight children ages 19-months-old to 22-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Najat Simon was present with four children ages 3-months-old to 5-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Haley Milly and Demisha Wilson were present with eight children ages 2-months-old to 7-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Kita Robinson and Kristina Eason were present with eight children ages 6-months-old to 10-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Chrissie Dattoli and Lauren Bray were present with eight children ages 13-months-old to 19-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Sarah Walter was present with four children ages 14-months-old to 20-months-old.
2 16 MIXED Teachers Kloe Casteel and Micah Laurie were present with sixteen children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old, including six children aged 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Shuai Murray was present with no children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher Jakira Moore was present with ten children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers Nicole Hornbeck and Elisabeth Blair were present with eleven children aged 2-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the gate adjoining the parking lot adjacent to the outside play space did not lock/latch, allowing children to access to parking lot .
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

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that there was white tape covering the bottom of the outlet cover in the Pre-K 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 19 children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old, including six children aged 2-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/20/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Dameisha Wilson, Kendira Miles, Elizabeth Blair, Micah Lawery, Sarah Walter and Yanxia Ge as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Dameisha Wilson, Kendira Miles, Elizabeth Blair, Micah Lawery, Sarah Walter and Yanxia Ge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Derica Reese, Shaijra Watts, Kendria Miles and Michal Lawery.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
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
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.
Not Observed