DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ITSY BITSY HEARTS LLC

002757351

(314) 502-9998

5143 COLOGNE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-1316

ITSY BITSY HEARTS LLC



 

GAVALI, KATIE MORGAN

ITSYBITSYHEARTS@GMAIL.COM


ADDISON P BAKER

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

11/17/2025

10:28 AM

12:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503867444


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/11/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/15/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/15/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 01/15/2019
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/15/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/31/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/29/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/29/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/16/2022
POLICIES 01/15/2019
SAFETY PLAN 09/16/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/09/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/02/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/09/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/03/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/18/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/22/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/05/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/05/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/05/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 14
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 3
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Assistant Mimuna Sayba and Assistant Jinee Jaouni, present with five children ages 15-months-old to 24-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LLC Member Katie Gavali present with zero children in attendance.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for July Abdeen, Hyejin Choi, Katie Gavali, Jinee Jaouni, and Maimuna Sayba within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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 corner of the wooden fence located by the back gate was detached at the top exposing rusty nails.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 6. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which effectively cushions the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material. Grass may be an approved resilient material, but if grass becomes worn or sparse, the area must be covered with another approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of hand sanitizer and one container of sanitizing wipes. The item(s) was/were located on the shelf in the living room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
11/17/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: four containers of sanitizing wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the restroom on the bottom of the diapering table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
11/17/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one lighter, one bottle of isopropyl alcohol, one bottle of yard treatment spray, and one bottle of bug spray. The item(s) was/were located on the outdoor table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
11/17/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (2) (C) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by two outlets missing protective covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (11) (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2025
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by the living room did not have a copy available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider was not present 40 hours a week during the hours of highest attendance as evidenced by lack of provider attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (A) states: The provider routinely shall be present during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week.
Correction Required
The provider shall be routinely on duty as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Hyesjin Choi, Maimuna Sayba, and Katie Gavali.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The provider shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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: July Abdeen, Katie Gavali, and Jinee Jaouni need 12 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. 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

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the provider, Katie Gavali.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) . states: Every three (3) years the provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report was not on file for volunteer(s): Maimuna Sayba.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: Assistants who are employed or volunteer more than five (5) hours per week shall have a medical examination report on file within thirty (30) days of beginning work in the home.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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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: Maimuna Sayba.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . 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 tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there was no caregiver/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Katie Gavali.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily attendance records for all caregivers shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Caregiver/Volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/17/2025
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance