DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIFEWISESTL

000174305

(314) 627-1235

1321 S 11TH ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63104

KINGDOM HOUSE



 

PERKINS, THEOLA

tperkins@lifewisestl.org

Incorporated

ELIZABETH TILLINGER

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/03/2026

9:40 AM

10:50 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2517346826


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/16/1977
POLICIES 01/26/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/10/1976
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/10/1976
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/14/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/02/1985
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/05/1981
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/02/1982
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/25/1991
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/28/1972
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/02/2018
APPLICATION 10/11/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/27/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/24/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/27/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/27/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/23/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/27/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/23/2025




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 18
Total Children 64
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Angelica Solano, teacher and Maria Nava, teacher present with two children age 14-months-old to 16-months-old.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alexandra Neyra, teacher, Kolsom Hassani, teacher, and Charazetta Edwards, teacher present with seven children age 3-months-old to 13-months-old.
2 12 MIXED Family Center - Staff members, Ruzanna Babayan and Andrea Somoza present with twelve children age 4-years-old to 11-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kimberly Albarran, receptionist, and Theola Perkins, director present with zero children.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Zakia Amadi, teacher, and Madina Abdi, teacher present with ten children age 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
3 14 PRESCHOOL Wendy Massey, teacher, Katherone Perkins, teacher, and Renata Brookins, teacher present with fourteen children age 5-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Brittany Gayden, teacher, and Brenda Underwood, teacher present with eleven children age 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Tracy Rogers, teacher and Terease White, teacher present with eight children all age 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches along the hill side of the playground at the base of the fence..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located the front infant and toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard was detached from the wall..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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