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Kare A Lot Child Development Center Llc

St Louis, MO
1429 FARRAR ST, St Louis, MO 63107
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Age Range
6 WEEKS - 35 MONTHS
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
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Contact Information

📞 (314) 261-0440
1429 FARRAR ST
St Louis, MO 63107
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Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
002572523
License Holder
KARE A LOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC
Licensed Since
2017
License Issued
May 19, 2023
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
JULIE PLEIMANN
License Conditions: 13 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-07-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a garage in the back of the play space, the door to the garage was not locked and there were was a gas tank, paint and misc tools. There was also board on the outside of the garage that had become separated and exposed rusty screws.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2026-03-12 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 9 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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: 1/14/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/19/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 3/9/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/16/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 1/16/2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jamell Hobson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/19/2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a wooden post located in the outdoor play area had multiple rusty nails protruding from it that a child could walk into.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/20/2026

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical examination report for Jamell Hobson did not have the box checked indicating that the teacher is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/20/2026

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jamell Hobson.

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: 2/25/2026

2026-01-13 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 9 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jamell Hobson within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

Correction Required: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The Annual Declaration was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: The staff sheet was not submitted.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local zoning approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a wooden post located in the outdoor play area had multiple rusty nails protruding from it that a child could walk into.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Violation: Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical examination report for Jamell Hobson did not have the box checked indicating that the teacher is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

Correction Required: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jamell Hobson.

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

2025-07-22 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 7/22/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Tiniki Long-Steele, Jamell Hobson,.

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: 5/28/2025

2025-04-18 SUPPLEMENTAL 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Tiniki Long-Steele, Jamell Hobson,.

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

2025-01-30 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation: Evidence of local building approval was not received.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.

Correction Required: The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol and all purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.

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: 1/30/2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 was not in good condition in that the gate attached to the garage was broken and presented a hazard.

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: 1/30/2025

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Tiniki Long-Steele, Jamell Hobson,.

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

2024-10-25 SUPPLEMENTAL 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 was not in good condition in that the gate attached to the garage was broken and presented a hazard.

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

2024-07-29 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 was not in good condition in that the gate attached to the garage was broken and presented a hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation: The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.

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: 7/29/2024

2024-03-22 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Jamell Hobson and Jasmine West

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: 3/22/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Jasmine West did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 2/8/2024

2024-01-24 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Jamell Hobson and Jasmine West

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation: Jasmine West did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2023-12-13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 3 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the following being observed in the play space: weeds (six inches or taller) observed around the perimeter and within, dead tree branches and wiring.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/24/2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the walkway to the play area being blocked by a Diaper Genie, a bookcase and buckets.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 10/24/2023

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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 at least four inches wide and four feet in length.

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: 10/24/2023

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2023-05-12 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-02-16 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-01-24 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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