MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
KINDERCARE EDUCATION AT WORK LLC

Facility DVN
003040024

Phone
(636) 496-9159

Physical Address
241 WOLFNER DR
FENTON
MO 63026-2801

Owner
KINDERCARE EDUCATION AT WORK LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
SHERRY, KEITH

E-mail Address
stlouiscountypocc@kindercare.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
BIRTH - 6 YEARS

Capacity
77

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

Inspection Information

Date
09/12/2025

Arrival Time
11:55 AM

Departure Time
1:45 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
POST LICENSING

Inspection ID
2500260018

Document	Document-Date
APPLICATION	06/23/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE	10/29/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/29/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	10/29/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	03/05/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	10/29/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/29/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	06/26/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	06/02/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	01/27/2025
POLICIES	10/29/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	06/02/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	10/29/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	01/27/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	06/03/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	06/03/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	06/03/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION	05/28/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	06/23/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	09/12/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	06/23/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	06/25/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	01/27/2024

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 8

Total Children 17

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Dawn Kohl and Shelby McCauley were present with children who were 5-months-old through 10-months-old.
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Christina Buchek was present with thee children who were 16-months-old through 23-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jenna Kelling was present with four children who were 13-months-old through 23-months-old.
3	5	MIXED	Clelia Thomas, Mia Parker and Assistant Director Susan Gean were present with five children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including three who were 2-years-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Keith Sherry was present with no children in attendance.

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 walls located in an infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were multiple small spots on painted wall under the windows where the paint was peeling.. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 9/12/2025

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children

Not Observed

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

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