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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
Facility Information
Date of Report
11/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002338027
Facility Name
BIG LITTLE KIDS CHILDCARE CENTER LLC
Facility Address
7814 S BROADWAY
City
ST LOUIS
Zip Code
63111-3621
Phone
(314) 449-1330
County
ST LOUIS CITY
Assigned Specialist
HUGHES, CHRISTINE D
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(C)2. Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
Conclusion Summary
On November 12, 2024, the Office of Childhood (OOC) received an allegation that they have concerns that the highchairs have no security straps. A week ago, unknown boy, age 2 years old fell out of a highchair and was not strapped in. The child has a bruise on his left arm as a result of the fall. Unaware if parent was informed of the accident. On November 13, 2024, Compliance Inspector (CI) Christy Hughes conducted an unannounced inspection of the facility and determined the allegations to be substantiated based on the following information. 5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(C)2. which state: "Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used." On November 13, CI Hughes observed the facility to have children in high chairs without straps. Some high chairs had straps and some did not. The high chairs that had straps, the straps were not being used. On November 13, 2024, Compliance Inspector (CI) Christy Hughes conducted in person interviews with caregivers Janet Berry and Rhonda Jordan and office Manager Kristen Gasssel. Janet, Rhonda and Kristen all stated that they were not aware of a child falling out of a high chair. Janet and Rhonda both stated that they do not always strap the children into the highchairs.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 2/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
1/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
CHRISCO, MARLA L