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

03/20/2025

2:51 PM

3:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2489535318


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: 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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 10
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Jaylan Tillman was present with two children both aged 13-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Cheyenne Ranzy was present with three children ages ranging between 4-months-old to 16-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Theresa Fields and staff, Jerome Griffin was present with zero children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Tanesha Thurmond was present with ten children all aged 4-years-old.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Joan Brand was present with eight children all aged 3-years-old.
2 10 SCHOOL AGE Teachers, Ashley Smith and Bessie Jackson was present with ten children ages ranging between 5-years-old to 9-years-old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers, Demetria Ivy and Phillis McCallister were present with eight 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
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
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Compliance Date
3/20/2025
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
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Compliance Date
3/20/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector in the infant classroom was chirping which indicates new batteries are needed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/20/2025
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 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
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 25-500.182 Child Care Program
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