DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT

002373917

(314) 361-3534

1408 N KINGSHIGHWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63113

STATES, BRENDA LOUISE

11823 SEVEN HILLS DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63033

FIELDS, THERESA

CREATIVEKIDS115@ATT.NET


DANIELLE SCHULTZ

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

69

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

23 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 39 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/06/2026

9:30 AM

11:01 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2509296230


DocumentDocument-Date
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/07/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/07/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/07/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/07/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/12/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/07/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 11/07/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/14/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/22/2013
POLICIES 11/07/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/11/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/11/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/10/2017
APPLICATION 06/05/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/14/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/15/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/10/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/15/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/15/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   8/9/2022
  7:00AM   8:00AM   8/9/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 9
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Phyllis McAllister and Janetta Johnson, caregivers, present with five children ages 16-months-old to 2-years-old.
1 2 MIXED Bessie Jackson, caregiver, present with two children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old. The children were being cared for in an infant toddler room.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brenda States, owner, Theresa Fields, director, and Jerome Griffin, owners son and Ashley Smith, cook, present with no children in attendance.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Joan Brand, caregiver, present with seven children aged 3-years-old.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Cheyenne Ranzy, caregiver, present with four children in attendance aged 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 3 SCHOOL AGE Ja-Lynn Tilman, caregiver, present with four children in attendance ages 6-years-old to 10-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that eight outlets were unplugged in an infant classroom, and two outlets were uncovered in a preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/6/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.
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
3/6/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that one diapering table located in the infant/toddler space and one diapering table in the three's room were wobbly and unstable.
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

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 had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured approximately 5' 2".
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by pieces of broken glass in the walking space to the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/6/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the infant toddler space to power a fan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/6/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child three and five years of age was in the I/T room with 21 children in attendance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer.
Correction Required
A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/6/2026
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/6/2026
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
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