DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TYKE TOWN

002949555

(636) 561-8953

2240 LAKE SAINT LOUIS BLVD
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367-2327

KIDCO MO LTD



 

SCHAEFFER, DEVYN

lakestlouis@kidsandcompany.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/24/2025

8:31 AM

9:19 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2486255013


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/16/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/29/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/29/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/29/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/29/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/29/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/24/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/29/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/29/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/25/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/24/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/07/2022
POLICIES 04/29/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/07/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/24/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/14/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/16/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/28/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/24/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/11/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/16/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/16/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:40PM   4:40PM   10/31/2022
  7:00AM   8:00AM   10/31/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 9
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lenita Martinez, teacher, was in attendance with three children, ages 3-months-old to 10-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Daphne Garcia, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 18-months-old to 20-months-old.
1 5 MIXED Rachel Mueller, teacher, was in attendance with five children, three children age 2-years-old and two children age 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tailor Adams, Assistant Director, Karen Thomason, Cook, and Regina Mendoza, teacher, were in attendance with no children present.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Christina Phelan, teacher, was in attendance with five children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kayla Glass, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Anna Kirk, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 4-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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located 5's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chip measuring approximately 1 inch next to sink.
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
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the refrigerator in the Baby Blvd classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 4's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chip measuring approximately 3' located under fire pull station and multiple areas of chipped/peeling paint located on wall corner near teacher desk.
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 walls located in the 3's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard peeling from wall under restroom light switch and peeling paint located under restroom sink.
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 walls located in the 2's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by multiple areas of chipped/peeling paint on the wall surrounding the manipulatives shelving.
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

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
Furniture/equipment, wooden shelf near classroom door, in Waddlers room was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by bottom of shelf has jagged/sharp splintered edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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