DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT

002373917

(314) 361-3534

1408 N KINGSHIGHWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63113

STATES, BRENDA LOUISE

11823 SEVEN HILLS DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63033

FIELDS, THERESA

CREATIVEKIDS115@ATT.NET


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

69

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 39 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/13/2025

2:07 PM

3:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2489068679


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/07/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/07/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/07/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/07/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/12/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/07/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 11/07/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/14/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/22/2013
POLICIES 11/07/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/11/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/11/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/10/2017
APPLICATION 06/05/2019
STAFF SHEET 06/14/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/28/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/01/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/06/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/07/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/29/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/06/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   8/9/2022
  7:00AM   8:00AM   8/9/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 7
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Cheyanne Ranzy was present with three children ages ranging between 4-months-old to 16-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Ja'Lynn Tillman was present with two children both aged 13-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Teacher, Demetria Ivy and Jerome Griffin were present with zero children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Joan Brand was present with ten children all aged 3-years-old.
1 12 PRESCHOOL Director, Theresa Fields was present with 12 children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Phillis McAlister was present with nine children all aged 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket containing unknown cleaning supplies mixed with water. The item(s) was/were located the hallway in front of the kitchen..
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/13/2025
Violation
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that the infant classroom with two children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 4-year-old-5-year-old and pre-school bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one hole located underneath the handwashing sink in the actual classroom. There were two more holes located in the pre-school bathroom, one was behind the right toilet and the other on the right wall towards the baseboard.
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
3/13/2025
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2025
Violation
The walls located in the 4-year-old and 5-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one hole located underneath the handwashing sink in the actual classroom..
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 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed