DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ITSY BITSY HEARTS LLC

003122374

(314) 502-9998

5141 COLOGNE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-1316

ITSY BITSY HEARTS LLC



 

GAVALI, KATIE MORGAN

itsybitsyhearts@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 4 YEARS

8

FAMILY HOME

 
Inspection Information

04/07/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2511002953


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/30/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/26/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/01/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/26/2025
SAFETY PLAN 11/26/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/12/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/18/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/03/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/01/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/10/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/10/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/26/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/10/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/17/2018
POLICIES 07/10/2025
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/10/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/02/2022




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 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The application was not completed as evidenced by provider will need to submit a new one with updated information.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (2) states: Upon receipt of a completed Application for License to Operate a Child Care Facility form, a licensing inspection shall be made. See Application for License to Operate a Child Care Facility form, revised 2021, 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 amendment or additions. If licensing rules are not met within six (6) months, the application shall be void and another application shall be filed.
Correction Required
A completed application must be submitted to contine the licensing process.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/2/2026
Violation
The diagram of the child care home's indoor space did not contain the required information as evidenced by the diagram originally submitted needed to be updated as the room used for childcare was rearranged.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process (4) (A) states: A sketch or diagram of the home showing the arrangement of the rooms, including the location of toilet and handwashing facilities, the kitchen and the doors. The licensing representative and the applicant shall measure the home jointly;
Correction Required
The provider shall submit a diagram of the child care home's indoor space.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/2/2025
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there is a concrete staircase that leads to the basement door, and there is no gate present to present children from potentially falling.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. 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
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Compliance Date
12/2/2025
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically the living room, which will be the only room used for childcare.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/2/2025
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/2/2025
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room used for child care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children.
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/2/2025
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The following information for the assistant(s) was not posted as required: the name, address and telephone number of the assistant(s) was not posted with emergency numbers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (3) (B) states: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all assistants shall be posted with other emergency numbers in the home.
Correction Required
Assistant information shall be posted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/2/2025
Violation
The assistant(s), July Abdeen, did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) (A) 2. states: The provider, assistant(s), and volunteers in a family child care home shall complete the safe sleep training described in subsection (5)(A) of this rule prior to licensure.
Correction Required
Prior to receiving a license, the provider and assistant(s) must complete department-approved safe sleep training.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/2/2026
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6 states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container. 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
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Compliance Date
12/2/2025
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance