DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

000186534

(314) 531-9028

3035 CASS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63106

ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS



 

SMITH, MIIKO ALICIA

Latasha.Anderson@slps.org


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

36

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/26/2025

12:37 PM

1:21 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2501401244


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/06/2002
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/25/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/27/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/25/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/25/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/27/2008
POLICIES 08/27/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/11/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/11/2008
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/08/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/31/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/28/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/28/2018
APPLICATION 02/06/2020
STAFF SHEET 02/28/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/03/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/28/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/26/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/28/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/19/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/17/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 4
Total Children 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Michele Young present with three children ages ranging between 9-months-old to 12-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Amanda Wallace present with two children ages 12-months-old and 14-months old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Child Care Specialist, Erica Sattiewhite was present with no children in attendance.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Brittney Lewis present with seven children ages ranging between 24-months-old and 36-months-old including four children who were 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by Latasha Anderson was not listed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located on a counter facing the wall and there were no mirrors to maintain supervision.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2025
Violation
There was evidence of rodents/droppings in the laundry room, 2-year-old classroom, and preschool classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Milllicent Borishade, who was hired on February 21, 2025.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Millicent Borishade.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed