DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC

001776618

(314) 895-3443

6200 HOWDERSHELL RD
HAZELWOOD
MO  63042

KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC



 

HANSEN, SHANNA MARIE

000366@klcorp.com

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

138

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

05/19/2026

11:30 AM

2:21 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513617332


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/01/2009
SAMPLE FORMS 05/01/2009
POLICIES 05/01/2009
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/01/2009
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/14/2011
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/14/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/01/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/01/2009
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/01/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/28/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/01/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/01/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/01/2009
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/14/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/26/2013
APPLICATION 02/19/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/02/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/16/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/19/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/18/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/13/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/09/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/14/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/19/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/18/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 14
Total Children 81
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mariah Griffin, teacher, was present with three children aged 12-months-old to 23-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stacy Cook, teacher, and Jayla Valentine, teacher, were present with eight children aged 15-months-old to 23-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Miyah Johnson, teacher, was present with three children aged 12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Schrenta Gillespie, teacher, was present with four children aged 4-months-old to 12-months-old
2 11 MIXED A'Nya Ellis, teacher, and Ariel Neealy, teacher, were present with 11 children, one child aged 2-years-old and 10 children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
2 20 MIXED Sarah Harris, teacher, and Shaniel Crossman, teacher, were present with 20 children, one child aged 2-years-old and 19 children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shannon Boyd, assistant director, was present with no children in attendance
2 18 PRESCHOOL Kristen Fisher, teacher, and Makayla Smith, teacher, were present with 18 children aged 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Zaria Simmons, teacher, was present with seven children aged 2-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Kimberly West, teacher, was present with seven 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: bottle of bleach. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked janitor closet next to I/T classroom.
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
5/19/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the PS classroom against the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/19/2026
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The passage to an exit located in the PS classroom was not clear as evidenced by there was a stack of five cots standing against the gate between two PS classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/19/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Jayla Valentine, Shardae Williams, Annmarie Jones, who was hired on 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026, 05/11/2026.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Stacy Cook, A'Nya Ellis, Kristen Fisher, Schrenta Gillespie, Mariah Griffin, Tamiah Griffin, Ariel Hardy, Miyah Johnson, Zaria Simmons, Makayla Smith, Jayla Valentine, Makayla Glen, Shardae Williams, Annmarie Jones
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A'Nya Ellis, Schrenta Gillespie, Ariel Hardy, Miyah Johnson, Zaria Simmons as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A'Nya Ellis, Schrenta Gillespie, Ariel Hardy, Miyah Johnson, Zaria Simmons.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) 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
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
5/19/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shaniel Crossman, Schrenta Gillespie.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for A'Nya Ellis, Tamiah Griffin, Ariel Hardy, Zaria Simmons, Makayla Smith, Aaliyah Woods, Jayla Valentine, Makayla Glen, Shardae Williams, Annmarie Jones .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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