MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Facility DVN
002958009

Phone
(314) 706-2854

Physical Address
3721 KOSSUTH AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63107-1737

Owner
ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
AUSTIN, TAWANA

E-mail Address
royaltycdc1@gmail.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

Age Range
BIRTH - 13 YEARS

Capacity
54

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
23 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
02/03/2026

Arrival Time
1:00 PM

Departure Time
1:55 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
CLOSE SUPERVISION

Inspection ID
2508094870

Document	Document-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	04/11/2023
SAMPLE FORMS	05/08/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	07/07/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE	04/11/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	04/11/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	04/11/2023
APPLICATION	12/08/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	07/01/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	07/07/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	12/08/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	12/08/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	05/08/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	04/11/2023
POLICIES	04/11/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	06/22/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	04/11/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	05/09/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	05/08/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	07/01/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	05/09/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	07/18/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	04/14/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	03/17/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	07/01/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 5

Total Children 13

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teacher, Tamia Austin and Teacher, Bryan Austin were present with four children ages ranging between 15-months-old and 23-months-old.
1	2	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teacher, Denise Austin present with two children who were 7-months-old and 10-months-old.
1	2	PRESCHOOL	Teacher, Cimya Austin present with two children who were both 4-years-old.
1	5	TWO YEAR OLDS	Teacher, Kenyonna Scruggs present with five 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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Snow was observed on the facility's ramp which is used to access the outdoor play space. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (K) states: Stairways, walks, ramps, and porches shall be kept free of ice and snow. Correction Required Walkways must be free of ice/snow. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date
Violation Snow was observed on the facility's stairs which is used to access the outdoor play space. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (K) states: Stairways, walks, ramps, and porches shall be kept free of ice and snow. Correction Required Walkways must be free of ice/snow. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Tawana Austin. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year. Correction Required Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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