DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KID'S CREATION LEARNING CENTER

002726616

(314) 382-5400

4401 SHREVE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-2217

KID'S CREATION, INC.

13 CLAIRE CT
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-8200

LEE, TEARA

kidscreation_childcare@hotmail.com

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

25 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 4405 SHREVE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63115; 4401 SHREVE AVE: 13 CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH 35 MONTHS; 4405 SHREVE AVE: 14 CHILDREN, 2 YEARS THROUGH 13 YEARS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 4409 SHREVE AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63115; 4409 SHREVE AVE: 28 CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

10/08/2025

8:30 AM

11:40 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2501580761


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/30/2018
APPLICATION 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/27/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/27/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/09/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/20/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 08/30/2018
POLICIES 08/30/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/30/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/27/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/10/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/10/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/24/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/10/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/19/2018
STAFF SHEET 09/01/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/29/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/09/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/29/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/25/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 6
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Natashia Downing and Teacher, Tabatha Lackland present with five children ages ranging between 12-months-old and 24-months-old.
2 6 MIXED Teacher, Jasmine Smith and Teacher, Selena Simpson present with six children ages ranging between 2-years-old and 3-years-old including five children age 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Teara Lee was present with no children in attendance.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Deidryelle Thomas present with five children ages ranging between 4-years-old and 5-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
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 latch between the gate and fence on the I/T play ground did not securely latch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a circular drainiage hole measuring appoximately 5 inches wide that was missing a cap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches wide on the bottom left corner of the chain link gate in the pre-school play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Furniture/equipment, a cabinet, in the I/T unit above the sink was unsafe as evidenced by it was not securely connected to the wall and hanging at a crooked angle.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Shamella Scott needs 1 clock hour.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 5/25/25.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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