DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002958009

(314) 706-2854

3721 KOSSUTH AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-1737

ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER



 

WILLIAMS, KAREN

royaltycdc1@gmail.com

Incorporated

BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

23 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/22/2025

9:11 AM

10:43 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2486148862


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/18/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/11/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 05/08/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/11/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/11/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/11/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/11/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/18/2024
APPLICATION 12/08/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/11/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/19/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/08/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/08/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/23/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/06/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/08/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/11/2023
POLICIES 04/11/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/22/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/11/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/09/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/08/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/09/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/09/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 5
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 MIXED Upon arrival, Teachers, Denise Austin, Kenyoona Scruggs, and Tamia Austin were present with seven children upstairs in the preschool classroom ages ranging between 2-months-old to 4-years-old. There were three children under the age of 2-years-old present. The infants were not in their unit due to cold classroom temperatures.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Registered agent, Tawana Austin and Cook, Eddie Hines were present with zero children in attendance.

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 staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/20/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that prek 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/22/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Piping foam. The item(s) was/were located underneath the handwashing sink located in the infant classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/22/2025
Violation
The ceilings located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a brown water spot with peeling paint and crack approximately 3 feet long.
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 temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by the wall thermostat read 65 degrees in the infant classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 5. states: The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85 F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the brick wall in the infant classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Can of Lysol. The item(s) was/were located on a desk in the preschool classroom upstairs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/22/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Ice was observed on the facility's ramp which is used to access a means of egress.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (K) states: Stairways, walks, ramps, and porches shall be kept free of ice and snow.
Correction Required
Walkways must be free of ice/snow.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in the infant classroom. There was one located on the floor which is was hot to touch, and a second one on a shelf..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (13) (A) states: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters, portable electrical space heaters, or floor furnaces shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.
Correction Required
Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Ice was observed on the facility's stairs which is used to access a means of egress.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (K) states: Stairways, walks, ramps, and porches shall be kept free of ice and snow.
Correction Required
Walkways must be free of ice/snow.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/22/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children, ages 2-months-old to 4-years-old, were cared for by 3 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/22/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the attendance records for the facility director was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Health Permit from the City of St. Louis, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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