DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIFEWISESTL

000174305

(314) 627-1235

1321 S 11TH ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63104

KINGDOM HOUSE



 

PERKINS, THEOLA

tperkins@lifewisestl.org

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/24/2025

10:40 AM

12:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2497442119


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/16/1977
POLICIES 01/26/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/10/1976
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/10/1976
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/14/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/02/1985
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/05/1981
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/02/1982
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/25/1991
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/28/1972
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/02/2018
APPLICATION 10/11/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/29/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/08/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/29/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/27/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/23/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/23/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/21/2024




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 16
Total Children 53
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Aryana Martin, Charzetta Edwards, Kolsonn Hassani and Alexandra Neyra present with six children ages ranging from 8-months-old to 12-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Angelica Solano and Teacher, Maurnice Long present with six children ages ranging from 16-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Theola Perkins and Prescott Benson present with no children in attendance.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Brenda Underwood and Teacher, Brittney Gayden present with fifteen children all 4-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Tanya Rojas-Reyer and Teacher, Rouzanna Babayan present with eleven children ages ranging from 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Tracy Rogers and Teacher, Asusena Olascoagf present with twelve children ages ranging from 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Hafsha Ali and Teacher, Terease White present with three children all age 2-years-old.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: three bottles of Pine Sol, one bottle of bleach and one bottle of liquid laundry detergent. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet on the floor in the 3-4 year old classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by a blanket was in a crib covering a 10-month-old child who was sleeping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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
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
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