DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HILDI'S KIDS LEARNING CENTER LLC

002767322

(314) 524-1050

8606 FROST AVE
BERKELEY
MO  63134-1318

HILDI'S KIDS LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

TAYLOR, LATASHA SHIRRON

latashataylor72@yahoo.com


ELIZABETH TILLINGER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

33

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/18/2026

12:05 PM

12:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2509930076


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/06/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/30/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/06/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/06/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/30/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/06/2020
APPLICATION 04/06/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/06/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/06/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/16/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/06/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 04/06/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/06/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/25/2021
POLICIES 04/06/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/20/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/06/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/06/2021
STAFF SHEET 07/10/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/08/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/28/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/28/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/11/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/28/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/28/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/07/2025




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 2
Total Children 1
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Latasha Taylor, director arrived during the inspection with no children.
1 1 TWO YEAR OLDS Makayla Moore, teacher present with one child age 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 walls located in the toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the wall approximately 1.5 inches wide near the vent below the window.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
2/18/2026
Violation
The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the plaster on the ceiling was crumbing and flaking onto the floor from what appeared to be from a roof leak. Sections of the ceiling were bulging.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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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 19 inches by 12 inches at the bottom of the fence facing the field.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/18/2026
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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 9 inches on the fence in the back of the playground where a section of the chain link fence was coming undone.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/18/2026
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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 7 inches at the side gate that is locked with a chain.
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.

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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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 7' inches to the right from the gate located on the back of the playground, 4.5 inches between the gate and the post located on the back of the playground.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/18/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rusted paint cans, with some cans full of paint, a door with screws protruding out, a piece of a door trim with nails sticking through, a container of joint compound, a wooden child's desk with desk chair that was warped and chipped, a mop bucket filled with frozen water, a broken metal ball hoop filled with various materials which included: pest spray, foam compound, foam installation spray, roofing materials, and pieces of fence. A large tree branch that measured approximately 4.5 feet by 1.5 feet with sharp wooden edges, multiple tree limbs that pose a puncture hazard to a child, and multiple pieces of trash. The hand rail on the staircase to the play space was observed with chipping/flaking paint. An excessive amount of gum balls were present throughout the play area creating a tripping hazard .
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
2/17/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, white wooden shelf, in the toddler classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the top of the shelf was cracked exposing bare wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

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Compliance Date
2/17/2026
Violation
The passage to an exit located in the preschool classroom was not clear as evidenced by the back door that exits to the play space was blocked with a mop and a rolled up rug. These items had to be pushed out of the way in order to open the door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

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Compliance Date
2/17/2026
Violation
Outdoor equipment, plastic top of the climber, in the outdoor play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic top to the climber was on the ground and the plastic was cracked crating a hole.
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
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Compliance Date
3/18/2026
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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