DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS FIRST, INC.

001825332

(314) 577-6800

3632 S GRAND BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-3404

KIDS FIRST, INC.



 

BLOUNT, TAMIKO

KIDSFIRST3632@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/02/2025

11:24 AM

12:18 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2496254561


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/10/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 02/10/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/10/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/23/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/24/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/24/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/02/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/10/2003
POLICIES 11/10/2003
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/10/2004
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/31/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/10/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/25/2017
APPLICATION 12/03/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/03/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/11/2003
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/30/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/09/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/30/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/09/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/30/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/09/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/01/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/17/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 28
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Samantha Williams was present with four children ages ranging between 22-months-old and 2-years-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Mariam Alhhahat was present with three children ages ranging between 19-months-old to 21-months-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Hailey Gregory and Tiffany Townsend were present with 11 children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
3 10 SCHOOL AGE Teachers, Tamiah Moody and Tiffany Smith along with driver, Arnold Burton had 10 children ages ranging between 6-years-old to 11-years-old. This group of children and staff were on a field trip during this inspection.

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 ceilings located in the yellow room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the tile was brown due to water damage.
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

Violation
The walls located in the orange classroom in between the diapering table and the handwashing sink was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping paint.
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

Violation
The walls located in the blue classroom in the back right corner was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping paint.
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 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector located in the first preschool classroom and the school age classroom were not in good condition as evidence by they were chirping.
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

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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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