DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ITSY BITSY HEARTS LLC

002757351

(314) 502-9998

5143 COLOGNE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-1316

ITSY BITSY HEARTS LLC



 

GAVALI, KATIE MORGAN

ITSYBITSYHEARTS@GMAIL.COM


NANCY SMITH

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

05/27/2025

11:30 AM

12:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2495744343


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/11/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/15/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/15/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 01/15/2019
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/15/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/31/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/29/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/29/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/16/2022
POLICIES 01/15/2019
SAFETY PLAN 09/16/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/09/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/02/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/09/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/03/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/22/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/05/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/05/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/05/2024




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 2
Total Children 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 MIXED Hyejan Choi and Jinee Jaouni Caregivers were present with seven children, one 10-months-old, one 12-months-old, two 18-months-old, and three 3-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved as evidenced by one Little Tykes slide in the backyard is on very sparse grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 6. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which effectively cushions the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material. Grass may be an approved resilient material, but if grass becomes worn or sparse, the area must be covered with another approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/27/2025
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that on the right side of the backyards chain-link fence it is bent and curved, leaning inward.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/27/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facility's participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, or other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
5/27/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance