MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Facility DVN
000168492

Phone
(314) 454-4700

Physical Address
321 S NEWSTEAD AVE
ST LOUIS
MO 63110-1189

Owner
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
ZITKO, MARGARET A

E-mail Address
margaret.zitko@bjc.org

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

Capacity
235

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
51 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 80 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
05/15/2026

Arrival Time
9:30 AM

Departure Time
12:17 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2513430573

Document	Document-Date
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	05/15/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	05/15/2026
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	04/15/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	02/27/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE	05/22/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	05/22/1995
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	05/22/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	05/22/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	05/22/1995
SAMPLE FORMS	05/22/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	05/22/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	05/22/1995
POLICIES	05/22/1995
APPLICATION	01/09/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST	04/01/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/12/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	05/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	04/01/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	04/01/2026

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 26

Total Children 98

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
3	9	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Patty Baker, Yasse Dick-Blewoussi and Holly Ellis were present with nine children who were 14-months-old through 2-years-old. The children were in the indoor play space.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Natasha Towers and LaQuita Thomas were present with six children who were 23-months-old through 2-years-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Abigail Barron was present with four children who were 9-months-old through 11-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Maria Johnson and Ruby Rosa Dyson were present with eight children who were 20-months-old through 2-years-old.
3	9	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Arielle Hairston,Shannon Jones and Alyssa Douglas were present with nine children who were 6-months old through 17-months old. They were on the outdoor play space.
2	6	MIXED	Becca Tensing and Sadaqat Faroog were present with six children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old. Five were 2-years-old.
1	8	MIXED	Kristina Lombardo was present with eight chldren who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old. Four were 2-years-old.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Margie Zitko, Preschool Specialist Pam Butler, I/T Specialist Melissa Engleman and Teacher Colleen Vinson were present with no children in attendance.
2	12	PRESCHOOL	Zack Clingenpeel and Radhika Jha were present with twelve children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2	14	PRESCHOOL	Chris McNeary and LaVonda Robinson were present with fourteen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2	12	PRESCHOOL	Greg McCrary and Faith Gorrell were present with twelve children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	10	TWO YEAR OLDS	Pamela Brooks and Jamia Jones were present with ten children who were all 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: Dawn Soap and Bleach Spray. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked cabinet and in the adult bathroom. 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 5/15/2026

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

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings

Not Observed

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. —

Compliance

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Compliance