DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BURNING FOR LEARNING IN - HOME CHILDCARE

002588749

(314) 299-5158

755 WALTON AVE 1ST FL
ST LOUIS
MO  63108-1756

DILLARD, MICHELLE YVETTE



 

DILLARD, MICHELLE YVETTE

burningforlearning16@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

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
 
Inspection Information

07/11/2025

11:00 AM

12:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2496821272


DocumentDocument-Date
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 07/14/2016
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/14/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/14/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/14/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/14/2016
POLICIES 07/14/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 07/14/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 07/14/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/14/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/29/2017
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/01/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/31/2017
APPLICATION 09/24/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/21/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/30/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/30/2024




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 1
Total Children 4
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 MIXED Provider, Michelle Dillard present with four children including one 1-year-old, one 2-year-old, one 3-year-old and one 4-year-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 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 the back of the fence which measures 30 feet long was missing. The right side of the fence was missing a majority of the 78.10 foot length (approximately 60 feet was missing on that side). On the left side of the playground there was about half of the fence missing (approximately 40 feet). The remaining parts of the fence were not in good condition. Some parts of the fence were leaning or missing parts of the fence.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by 3 outlet's were missing protective covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written permission was not on file for other transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 5 states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation.
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 5 states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation.
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance