DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CUDDLES DAY CARE CENTER CORP.

001495029

(314) 801-7700

3815 SHACKELFORD RD
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-1549

CUDDLES DAY CARE CENTER CORP.

4666 BEHLMANN FARMS BLVD
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-2857

JOHNSON, TRINA CASSANDRA

tcuddles@att.net

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

107

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/11/2026

10:50 AM

12:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2512979116


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/30/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/26/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/08/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 04/26/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/30/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/08/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/26/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/08/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/08/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/26/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/02/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/08/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/08/2016
POLICIES 03/08/2016
APPLICATION 03/04/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/17/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/17/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/03/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/11/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/03/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/11/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/16/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/30/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   5:30PM   6/16/2016
  8:30AM   9:30AM   6/16/2016



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 5
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS JiYah Showers, teacher, was present with four children aged 18-months-old to 24-months-old
1 5 MIXED Teresa Njai, teacher, was present with five children, two children aged 2-years-old and three children aged 3-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cassandra Jones, teacher, was present with no children in attendance
1 6 PRESCHOOL Ernestine Hodges, teacher, was present with six children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Veronica Abdullahi, teacher, was present with six children all 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
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by five teeter totters have not sufficient amount of mulch under in that grass and bare soil are observed under the equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/11/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, blue and yellow teeter totters, the play structure, in PS playground, the Infants/Toddlers playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the blue handle of the teeter totter has peeling blue paint, the metal steps of play structure have peeling reddish/brownish paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
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
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