DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KYDDIE KARES YOUTH ACADEMY AND RESOURCE CENTER LLC

002353804

(314) 395-7484

12430 LUSHER RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1456

KYDDIE KARES YOUTH ACADEMY AND RESOURCE CENTER LLC

12430 LUSHER RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1456

BECQUETTE, SUMMER ROSE

kyddiekares@gmail.com

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

51

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

04/13/2026

9:00 AM

10:56 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2511380883


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/10/2026
POLICIES 10/23/2024
APPLICATION 04/24/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/23/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/23/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/23/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/23/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/23/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/10/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/10/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/10/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/10/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/10/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/23/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/31/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/08/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/13/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/07/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/23/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/20/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/14/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/15/2026




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 9
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Janya Haslett, teacher, was present with two children aged 7-months-old to 12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Charlene Nelson-Welch, teacher, was present with four children aged 18-months-old to 23-months-old
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brittney Washington, LLC member, Lei Peoples, pest control specialist accompanied by Brittney Washington, Summer Becquette, director, Tyranceia Jones, teacher, were present with no children in attendance
1 4 PRESCHOOL Tai'Janae Williams, teacher, was present with four children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 7 PRESCHOOL Jayla Walton-Bowen, teacher, was present with seven children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Doretha Hagens, teacher, was present with seven children aged 2-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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: laundry detergent. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked supply closet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/13/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
4/13/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a small area of exposed weed barrier near the play equipment in the middle of the playground, door sweep was detached.
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
4/13/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The stacked chairs were lined up by the wall and was observed on the stair landing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (E) states: Stairways, landings, and ramps shall be free of all objects.
Correction Required
Steps/ramps shall be free of objects.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/13/2026
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the younger I/T classroom did not have the copy of Emergency Plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/13/2026
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/13/2026
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance