DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

002748174

(314) 383-1554

3948 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-1716

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY



 

BARBEE, SALEETHA N

creativedevelopmentacademy@gmail.com

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; INCLUDES ADDRESS:3946 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD ST LOUIS MO 63315; 3948 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD ST LOUIS MO 63315: 20 CHILDREN, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; 3946 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD ST LOUIS MO 63315: 16 CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH 35 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/11/2025

9:10 AM

10:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2494974041


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/07/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/01/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/11/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/11/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/07/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/11/2019
POLICIES 10/31/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/31/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/26/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/30/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/30/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/01/2019
APPLICATION 07/31/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/30/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/02/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/01/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/29/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/08/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/17/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/17/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/29/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/09/2024




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 4
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Katrina Britt present with four children ages 13-months-old to 20-months-old.
1 8 MIXED Teacher, Toimea Johnson present with eight children ages 3-years-old to 12-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Saleetha Barbee present with no children in attendance.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Felecia Huntley present five children ages 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/11/2025
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the two gates to the kitchen area were broken and missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that multiple outlet covers were missing protective covers.
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
6/11/2025
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 equipment, Little Tykes yellow chair, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by a crack approximately 3 inches long was located on the bottom of the chair.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/11/2025
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
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
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