DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KYDDIE KARES YOUTH ACADEMY AND RESOURCE CENTER LLC

002353804

(314) 395-7484

12430 LUSHER RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1456

KYDDIE KARES YOUTH ACADEMY AND RESOURCE CENTER LLC

12430 LUSHER RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1456

CARSON, MELANIE JOY

kyddiekares@gmail.com

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

51

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/21/2025

12:40 PM

2:23 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2497209355


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 10/23/2024
APPLICATION 04/24/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/23/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/23/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/23/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/23/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/23/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/10/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/10/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/10/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/10/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/10/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/23/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/31/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/08/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/08/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/13/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/26/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/08/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/14/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/08/2025




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 7
Total Children 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Charlene Nelson-Welch, teacher, was present with four children aged 13-months-old to 18-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Chanel Ragland, teacher, was present with three children aged 3-months-old to 4-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Melanie Carson (Cooney), director, and Tyranceia Jones, teacher, were present with no children in attendance
1 9 PRESCHOOL Diamond Watts, teacher, was present with nine children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 10 SCHOOL AGE Delania Bogan, teacher, was present with ten children aged 5-years-old to 8-years-old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Doretha Hagens, teacher, was present with six children aged 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
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/21/2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
7/21/2025
Violation
Bathrooms were not provided as required for school age children as evidenced by there was no separate girls' and boys' bathrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (B) 1. A. states: Separate girls' and boys' bathrooms shall be provided;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide separate bathrooms as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/21/2025
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by three children didn't have the authorization for emergency care on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/21/2025
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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/21/2025
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/21/2025
Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/21/2025
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance