DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

000181584

(636) 225-5564

1481 HAWKINS LN
FENTON
MO  63026

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC



 

PULLEY, JULIE

fenton@kindercare.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

152

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

46 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/17/2026

12:30 PM

2:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2516578440


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/05/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 01/05/1998
POLICIES 01/05/1998
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/05/1998
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/05/1998
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/05/1998
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/05/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/05/1998
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/06/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/05/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/05/1998
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/05/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/05/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/05/1998
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/25/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/15/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/13/2015
APPLICATION 11/13/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/27/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/16/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/05/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/24/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/05/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/05/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   9/1/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 19
Total Children 103
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tori Alvarado and Michelle DeClue was present with eight children who were 17-months-old through 23-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kaisey Martinek was present with four children who were 15-months-old through 21-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Karlee Bishop and Sophia Coker were present with six children who were 12-months-old through 23-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Zoewy Kesterson was present with four children who were 12-months-old through 18-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Starla Mansfield was present with four children who were 3-months-old through 11-months-old
1 4 MIXED Angie Rauh was present with four children who were 10-months-old through 3- years-old.
2 12 MIXED Barb Schlenk and Alivia Crowe were present with twelve children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old. Nine were 2-years-old.
1 8 MIXED Zakia Faizi was present with eight children, ages 23-months-old through 3-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Julie Pulley and staff Jimmy Mess were present with no children.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Grace Davison and Ashley Hoffman were present with seventeen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Susan Shocklee and Anna Panther were present with seventeen children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Meri Struckhoff was present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
1 9 SCHOOL AGE Jasmine Tallevast was present with nine children who were all school aged. The children were 6-years-old through 9-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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by there was a 23-month-old child being cared for in a classroom measured at 35 square feet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (I) states: For facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided in the facility for each infant and toddler. Space occupied by napping equipment does not have to be deducted from usable floor space;
Correction Required
Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/17/2026
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 facing the wall in an I/T room. There had previously been a mirror, but it was no longer present.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children , ages 23-months-old - 3-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/17/2026
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed