DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BIG LITTLE KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

002338027

(314) 449-1330

7814 S BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-3621

BIG LITTLE KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

933 SUMMIT OAKS DR
EUREKA
MO  63025-1094


teirahampton@yahoo.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

100

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/06/2025

1:55 PM

2:46 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2504419447


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/29/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/13/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/13/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/13/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/13/2021
POLICIES 12/13/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/13/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 12/13/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/13/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/13/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/15/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/13/2021
STAFF SHEET 12/13/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/30/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/13/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/17/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/21/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/13/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/21/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/13/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/15/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/14/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/06/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/12/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/06/2024




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 6
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Janet Berry, Teacher Rhonda Jordan and Teacher Mary Townsend present with eight children ages ranging between 3-months-old and 21-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tracy Townsend present with no children in attendance.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Lasean Strong present with seven children ages ranging between 4-years-old and 5-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Kenisha Thompson present with eight children age 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The staff sheet was not fully completed as evidenced by two child care staff members were not listed on the staff sheet, Mary Townsend and Samuel Campbell.
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
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Compliance Date
10/6/2025
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately seven inches tall and approximately 36 inches wide at the bottom of the chainlink fence on the left side of the 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

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector was chirping indicating it was not in good operating condition.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (12) (D) states: A smoke detector(s) shall be installed in each room where children are being cared for and all other areas that are deemed necessary by the fire inspector. Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition and functional at all times. If smoke detectors are not operational, the provider shall install smoke detectors as required by 19 CSR 30-62.087 (12)(F)1. Fire Safety.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and be in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, the rocking plane and the boat, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/6/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, scooter, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by it was broken and the handlebars were missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
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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
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
Compliance
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 not on file for Lasean Strong, Kristin Gassel, Lashana Kelley, Rhonda Jordan, Shirley Straughter, Kenisha Thompson, Mary Townsend.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2025
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