DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS FIRST, INC.

001825332

(314) 577-6800

3632 S GRAND BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-3404

KIDS FIRST, INC.



 


KIDSFIRST3632@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/09/2024

2:59 PM

6:28 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2487280156


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/09/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/17/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/10/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 02/10/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/10/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/23/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/24/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/24/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/02/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/10/2003
POLICIES 11/10/2003
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/10/2004
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/31/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/30/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/10/2003
APPLICATION 12/03/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/25/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/09/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/30/2024
STAFF SHEET 12/03/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/29/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/30/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/11/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/01/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/09/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 11
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 4
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Samantha Williams, Teacher and Tammy Mitchell, Teacher, were present with seven children in care, aged 12-months-old to 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tiffany Townsend, Person In Charge, was present with no children in care.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Hailey Gregory, Teacher, was present with nine children in care, aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Marilyn Stubblefield, Karen Singleton, Karen Robinson, Tiffany Townsend, Hailey Gregory, Samantha Williams, and Tammy Mitchell, within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the facility's ownership listed is incorrect.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a tobacco wrapper and used paper plates were present on the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
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
12/9/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two outlets did not have a protective covering in the School-Age Classroom and one outlet did not have a protective covering in the Infant/Toddler 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
12/9/2024
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 play equipment had a bundle of tangled jump ropes that were duct-taped along the ladder leading to the slide that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (I) states: Ropes, loops or any hanging apparatus that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
Correction Required
Any item that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Hailey Gregory, Tammy Mitchell and Samantha Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Karen Robinson and Hailey Gregory 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

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
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
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
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Karen Robinson, Tammy Mitchell, Marilyn Stubblefield and Karen Singleton.
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

Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Tiffany Townsend.
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