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Tendercare Learning Center #8
13775 NEW HALLS FERRY RD, Florissant MO 63033-3028 · License #000566534 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Ham, Darlene Olivia
- Phone
- (314) 837-0900
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 13775 NEW HALLS FERRY RD, Florissant MO 63033-3028 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Licensed for 110 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
- Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/3/24 and 7/26/24.
- 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: Chanel Ragland, and Alana Capelton.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Chanel Ragland, Alana Capelton, and Ashley Bufford as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
- Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
- Violation
The walls located in the PS classroom on an upper level, in the School-Age classroom on a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is an area with detached baseboard to the tight from the bathroom door, there is an area with peeling beige paint located near the baseboard on the wall between 2 doors leading outside, on a lower level the door leading outside has a crack/opening is measured 7'' near the baseboard.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were three play structures: plastic slide, a climbing structure, and a play house observed on the grass. All three pieces of equipment were observed upside-down laying on the side .
- Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Carmelitta Mims, Mya Blair, who was hired on May 1, 2025, September 9, 2025.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Carmelitta Mims.
- Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Carmelitta Mims.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Carmelitta Mims.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Darlene Ham, Donald Lindner, Miranda Badalamenti within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
- Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include home address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
- Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
- Violation
Furniture/equipment, the blue shelf, in the PS classroom to the right from the entrance was not in good condition as evidenced by there is an area on the shelf with chipping blue paint.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, the plastic climber, in on the PS playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a crack on the side of the climber with the steps causing exposure to sharp plastic edges.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
- Violation
Jamilah Bracely, Arryionna Howard, Clarice Jones, Donald Lindner did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Brooke Merritt, Miranda Badalamenti, Arryiona Howard as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- 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: Miranda Badalamenti, Arryiona Howard, Kimberly Wieland.
- 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: Kimberly Wieland.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Arryiona Howard as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Seven child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
- Violation
Five child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
Five child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include employers' name of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
Five child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
Eight child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Three child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-600.020 · 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.
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Hertisene Bell.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Miranda Badalamenti, Clarice Jones.
- Violation
The observed surface area under two climber play structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
- Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Takyra Pate, who was hired on 09/09/2024.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.182 · 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by two children, 5-years-old, were touching each other inappropriately for approximately 10 minutes while the caregiver, Yazmeen Harris, was present in the same room.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Takyra Pate.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
- Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers that are posted do not include the numbers for radio station.
- Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bottle of Clorox, a mouse trap, a ladder. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked cabinet in the bathroom at the end of the hallway on the main level, near the back door in the School-Age classroom on a lower level, in the middle of the classroom on a lower level .
- Violation
The observed surface area under two climber play structures, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
- Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
- Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, plastic slide, in the I/T playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the slide was dismantled.
- Violation
Kimberly Wieland did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
- Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Takyra Pate, Kimberly Wieland, who was hired on 09/09/2024 and 05/03/2024.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Takyra Pate.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Donald Lindner within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- 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 bottom of the fence on the I/T playground should be resecured.
- Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that there was one mattress with a hole in it .
- Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Hertisene Bell needs 3 clock hours.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Stacy Perkins, and Lisa Seaward as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the doctor did not check Yes/No box of the report for Janae Norman confirming if a patent is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious diseases .
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a wire was laying on the ground in the parking area between the preschool/ school age building and the infant/toddler building.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a broken wooden log near the entrance on the fence on the right side that needs to be removed/ replaced.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are no safety barriers in front of the infant/toddler unit building, where the staff will park, and on the side of the fenced preschool playground .
- Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children, ages 4-months old to 21-months old, were cared for by one caregiver(s).
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Probationary term1.D. (all new staff hired after the date probation begins shall complete the online training Licensing Rules and Best Practices wihtin 30 days of hire) was not being followed. Deborah Cox, Hertisene Bell, Aliyah Glover and Eniya Roberts, did not complete the training. The probationary tasks, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a wire was laying on the ground in the parking area between the preschool/ school age building and the infant/toddler building.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a broken wooden log near the entrance on the fence on the right side that needs to be removed/ replaced.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are no safety barriers in front of the infant/toddler unit building, where the staff will park, and on the side of the fenced preschool playground .
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Probationary term1.D. (all new staff hired after the date probation begins shall complete the online training Licensing Rules and Best Practices wihtin 30 days of hire) was not being followed. Deborah Cox, Hertisene Bell, Aliyah Glover and Eniya Roberts, did not complete the training. The probationary tasks, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 22, 2025 inspection noted: “The walls located in the PS classroom on an upper level, in the School-Age classroom on a lower level was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is an…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 25, 2025 inspection noted: “The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error