DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

000776941

(314) 542-4030

12821 PORTULACA DR
CREVE COEUR
MO  63146

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 

DAVIS, CHRISTINA

christina.davis@kindercare.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

142

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 46 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/30/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2484889103


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/01/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/11/2010
POLICIES 02/11/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/01/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 04/24/1996
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/24/1996
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/24/1996
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/01/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/01/1996
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/01/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/24/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/01/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/01/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/01/2010
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/14/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/26/2020
APPLICATION 02/27/2020
STAFF SHEET 02/27/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/27/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/01/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/28/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/28/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/28/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/28/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

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
The walls located in the 2-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a corner of the air vent was disconnected from the wall creating a hole.
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.

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Compliance Date
11/7/2024
Violation
The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 1 diapering table(s) for 32 two year olds.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (B) states: Facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall have one (1) diapering table for every group of eight (8) infant/toddlers and one (1) diapering table for every group of sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

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Compliance Date
12/13/2024
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
Outdoor equipment, metal picnic tables, and the main jungle gym, in the preschool play area was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint and rust.
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.

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Compliance Date
11/7/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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Compliance Date
12/30/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Shamika Dawn, Carmya Rose, Dhana Prathi, Niasha Lucas and Maquestia Rucker 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.

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Compliance Date
12/26/2024
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: Shamika Dawn, Carmya Rose, Dhana Prathi, Niasha Lucas, and Maquestia Rucker.
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.

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Compliance Date
12/26/2024
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