DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC

001776618

(314) 895-3443

6200 HOWDERSHELL RD
HAZELWOOD
MO  63042

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC



 

GIMPELSON, SHANNA MARIE

000366@klcorp.com

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

155

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/18/2024

1:00 PM

2:02 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2482410690


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/09/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/01/2009
SAMPLE FORMS 05/01/2009
POLICIES 05/01/2009
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/01/2009
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/06/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/14/2011
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/14/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/01/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/01/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/01/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/28/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/01/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/14/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/01/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/01/2009
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/14/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/26/2013
APPLICATION 02/19/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/02/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/20/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/19/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/05/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/06/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/20/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/16/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 14
Total Children 86
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristen Kujawa, teacher, and Skylar Roberts, teacher, were present with seven children aged 14-months-old to 20-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Nicks, teacher, and Rasha Aldridge, teacher, were present with seven children aged 7-months-old to 12-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stacy Cook, teacher, and Mariah Griffin, teacher, were present with eight children aged 14-months-old to 22-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shanna Gimpelson, director, was present with no children in attendance
1 9 PRESCHOOL Ariel Neely, teacher, was present with nine children aged 3-years-old
1 16 PRESCHOOL During nap time Kristen Fisher, teacher, was present with sixteen children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 15 PRESCHOOL During nap time Reagan Gould, teacher, was present with fifteen children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Marva Marshall, teacher, and Rebecca Hawley (Klostermann), teacher, were present with sixteen children all aged 2-years-old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Kimberly West, teacher, and Jamiyah Mack, teacher, were present with eight 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
11/18/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by two cribs with a sleeping child had the soft bands attached to the side of the crib.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/18/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, a toddler bicycle , in the Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the bike had a peeling red paint and a few rusty spots.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/18/2024
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 Shanna, Gimpelson, Shannon Boyd, Uma Goel, Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Rebecca Klostermann (Hawley), Kristen Kujawa, Ariel Neealy, Angela Regot, and Kimberly West.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
11/18/2024
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Reagan Gould, Sarah Harris, Kristen Kujawa, Jamiyah Mack, Rasha Aldridge, and Jessica Nicks.
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