DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S CREATION LEARNING CENTER

002726616

(314) 382-5400

4401 SHREVE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-2217

KID'S CREATION, INC.

13 CLAIRE CT
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-8200

LEE, TEARA

kidscreation_childcare@hotmail.com

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

25 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 4405 SHREVE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63115; 4401 SHREVE AVE: 13 CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH 35 MONTHS; 4405 SHREVE AVE: 14 CHILDREN, 2 YEARS THROUGH 13 YEARS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 4409 SHREVE AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63115; 4409 SHREVE AVE: 28 CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

05/05/2025

12:10 PM

1:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2492627585


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/30/2018
APPLICATION 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/27/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/09/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/20/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 08/30/2018
POLICIES 08/30/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/30/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/27/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/10/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/10/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/24/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/10/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/19/2018
STAFF SHEET 09/01/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/26/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/09/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/09/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/26/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/09/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/05/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 6
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Tabatha Lackland, Teacher, Shakita Warner and Teacher, Shamella Scott were present with seven children ages 7-months-old to 1-year-old.
2 11 MIXED Teacher, Jasmine Smith and Teacher, Deadryelle Thomas were present with eleven children ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old including four children ages 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Teara Lee present with no 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
Not Observed
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 one electrical outlet was not covered.
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
5/5/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bottle of bleach cleaning spray. The item(s) was/were located in a bathroom under the sink.
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
5/5/2025
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
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
5/5/2025
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 in the 4401 Shreve Ave. St. Louis I/T unit against a wall and the two diapering table's located in the 4409 Shreve Ave. St. Louis I/T unit were located against a wall preventing the caregiver from maintaining supervision of children at all times.
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

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance