DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PLAYTIME CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

002657496

(314) 524-1160

8310 FROST AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63134-1453

PLAYTIME CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER, INC.



 

ARNOLD, ANNETTE

playtimeclc2003@gmail.com

Incorporated

DANIELLE SCHULTZ

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

46

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/21/2026

10:55 AM

12:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2506994846


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/09/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/09/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 06/09/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/09/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/09/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/09/2017
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/09/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/09/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/09/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/09/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/09/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/11/2017
POLICIES 06/09/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/11/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/11/2017
APPLICATION 05/17/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/06/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/16/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/20/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/16/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/20/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 5
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Veronica Norman, caregiver, and Robin Ransom, caregiver, present with six children ages 4-months old to 23-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Annette Arnold, Director, was present with no children in attendance, and she arrived at approximately 11:15am.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Barbara Simmond, caregiver, was present with eight children children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Paris Westfall, caregiver, was present with seven children, all aged 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Annette Arnold(rec'd 08/06/25), Patricia Crafton( rec'd 07/28/25), Veronica Norman (Duffie) (rec'd 07/28/25), Barbara Simmond (rec'd 07/28/25), Denean Payton, Robin Ransom (Higgins) (rec'd 08/06/25) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/8/2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the deep freeze in the kitchen contained a padlock, however, it was not secured around the latch, allowing access to the freezer.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two bottles of Clorox bleach and one mop bucket with solution. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen, which was accessible to children via the open door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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
1/21/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the 2-years-old classroom (corrected on site) and in the Infant classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of hand lotion, one box of borax and two cans of paint. The item(s) was/were located on the floor near the front desk, the unlocked cabinet close to the kitchen, and the shelf outside the bathrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, merry-go-cycle, plastic picnic table with benches (rec'd 08/06/25), in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there are multiple areas of the equipment (handles, bars) with red peeling paint and rust, there are cracks with sharp edges on the plastic benches of the picnic set (08/06/25).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Annette Arnold (received 1/5/2026), Patricia Crafton, Veronica Norman (Duffie) (recieved 1/5/26), Barbara Simmond (received 1/5/26).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center 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/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
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
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