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

10/09/2025

12:05 PM

12:48 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2501641153


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: 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 6
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Charlene Nelson-Welch, teacher, was present with six children aged 14-months-old to 18-months-old
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Janay Haslett, teacher, was present with one child aged 6-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Chassidy Sims, teacher, was present with no children in attendance
1 1 PRESCHOOL Brianna VanHook, proposed director, was present with one child aged 3-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL Diamond Watts, teacher, was present with 10 children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Doretha Hagens, teacher, was present with seven children aged 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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Brianna VanHook, who was hired on 08/18/25.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/9/2025
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by six children , ages 14-months-old to 18-months-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/9/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Brianna VanHook as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Brianna VanHook.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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