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

03/30/2026

9:23 AM

9:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2510462686


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: 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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 6
Total Children 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tamia Austin, teacher present with three children ages 14-months-old through 15-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Denise Austin, teacher present with four children ages 6-months-old through 11-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tawana Austin, director present.
1 3 PRESCHOOL Cimya Austin, teacher present with three children ages 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Kenyonna Scruggs and Sharlona Wallace present with two children 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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a trash can lying on its side with no lid and trash leaking out, a metal shelving unit was lying on its side in the middle of the yard and a plastic slide approximately 24 inches tall was located on top of concrete with no resilient material underneath.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/30/2026
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
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