DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KARE A LOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

002572523

(314) 261-0440

1429 FARRAR ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-2925

KARE A LOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC



 

HOBSON, JAMELL JIJUANA

karealot4kidz@yahoo.com


TARA D BURNETT

6 WEEKS - 35 MONTHS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/12/2026

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2509895042


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 07/21/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/21/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/20/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/20/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/15/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/16/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/16/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 11/29/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/01/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/15/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/30/2025
APPLICATION 05/12/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/17/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/12/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/12/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/17/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/12/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/12/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/26/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/19/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/24/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/30/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/13/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/13/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/30/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/08/2026
STAFF SHEET 01/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/30/2025




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 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

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Compliance Date
1/16/2026
Violation
Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/16/2026
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2026
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

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Compliance Date
2/19/2026
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

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Compliance Date
1/14/2026
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jamell Hobson 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.

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Compliance Date
2/19/2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a wooden post located in the outdoor play area had multiple rusty nails protruding from it that a child could walk into.
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.

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Compliance Date
2/20/2026
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical examination report for Jamell Hobson did not have the box checked indicating that the teacher is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
2/20/2026
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jamell Hobson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2026
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