DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002958009

(314) 706-2854

3721 KOSSUTH AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-1737

ROYALTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER



 

AUSTIN, TAWANA

royaltycdc1@gmail.com

Incorporated

DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

02/11/2026

2:00 PM

3:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2508268166


DocumentDocument-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.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Denise Austin was present with four children ages ranging between 9-months-old to 11-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Tamia Austin was present with three children ages ranging between 13-months-old and 23-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Tawana Austin was present with no children in attendance.
1 3 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Cimya Austin was present with three children who were all 4-years-old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Kenyonna Scruggs was present with six children who were all 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The infant/toddler space had groups that were not separated by a partition.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach Cleaning Spray, Sanitizing Spray, Febreze. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen on the floor and on a lower shelf and the kitchen door was open and no staff was present in the kitchen.
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
2/11/2026
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
2/11/2026
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
2/11/2026
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by Teacher, Tamia Austin left the I/T classroom which contained three children and entered the adjacent 2-year-old classroom and then returned to the I/T classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/11/2026
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
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed