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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
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Facility Information

ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

000168492

(314) 454-4700

321 S NEWSTEAD AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-1189

ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL



 

ZITKO, MARGARET A

margaret.zitko@bjc.org

Incorporated

TARA D BURNETT

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

235

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

51 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 80 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/21/2025

12:15 PM

2:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2504450047


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/14/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/14/2025
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/27/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/22/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/22/1995
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/22/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/22/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/22/1995
SAMPLE FORMS 05/22/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/22/1995
POLICIES 05/22/1995
APPLICATION 01/09/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/15/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/25/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/21/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/27/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/25/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/15/2016




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 30
Total Children 112
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Karen Adkins present with four children ages ranging between 18-months-old and 2-years-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Denise Mahasi and Teacher, Maria Johnson were present with eight children ages ranging between 20-months-old and 2-years-old.
2 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Arielle Hairston and Teacher, Shannon Jones were present with two children ages ranging between 10-months-old and 11-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Rochelle Henderson was present with two children ages ranging between 21-months-old and 22-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Yasse Dick-Blewoussi and Teacher, Patti Baker were present with five children ages ranging between 14-months-old and 20-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Shenise Lomax and Teacher, Kaleasha Robinson were present with four children ages ranging between 7-months-old and 8-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Abigal Barron and Teacher, Pamela Brooks were present with six children ages ranging between 14-months-old and 18-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Eryn Carpenter and Teacher, Wanda Marshall were present with five children ages ranging between 5-months-old and 2-years-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Leala Causey and Teacher, Veronique OKelley-Syms were present with six children ages ranging between 6-months-old and 11-months-old.
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Ruby Rosa-Dyson was present with one child who was 16-months-old.
2 12 MIXED Teacher, Becca Tensing and Teacher, Maria Krajczar were present with twelve children ages ranging between 2-years-old and 3-years-old including two children age 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Margaret Zitko, Administrative Assistant, Rebecca Cunningham and Cook, Stephanie Jenkins were present with no children.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Greg McCrary and Teacher, Colleen Vinson were present with fourteen children ages ranging between 3-years-old and 4-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Lavonda Robinson and Teacher, Christine McNeary were present with thirteen children who were all 3-years-old.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Pamela Butler and Teacher, Gwendolyn Fields were present with eighteen children ages ranging between 4-years-old and 5-years-old.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Alyssa Douglas and Teacher, Natasha Towers were present with twelve children who were all 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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance