DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE CASTLE HOME DAY CARE

000677254

(314) 932-7421

5358 COTE BRILLIANTE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63112-4320

BLAND, KIM Y



 

BLAND, KIM Y

yvomia535807@att.net


TARA D BURNETT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

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

01/14/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2506794751


DocumentDocument-Date
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 04/11/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/11/2017
APPLICATION 04/19/2019
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/12/2000
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/10/2000
POLICIES 01/10/2000
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/20/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/10/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/10/2000
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/25/2013
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/25/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/09/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/05/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/05/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/05/2025




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.

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
Compliance
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 on the left side of the fence there was a portion of approximately 4 wooden planks that were leaning foward.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/22/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The smoke detector was not in good operating condition as evidenced by it was making chirping noises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety (10) (B) states: Smoke detectors shall be in good operating condition with a functional battery installed. If the smoke detector is not operational, the provider shall install a smoke detector that is powered by the home's electrical system with a nine (9)-volt battery backup.
Correction Required
Smoke detectors shall be installed and in good operating condition.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/14/2026
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, a Little Tikes table, in the back yard was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a large crack approximately 12 inches long and 4 inches wide on the table top.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/22/2025
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance