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Hardknocks Nursery & Education Center Llc
3101 UNION BLVD, St Louis MO 63115-1012 · License #002903577 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Agbigbe, Omatie Deshonna * Agbigbe, Omatie Deshonna
- Phone
- (314) 256-1959
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 3101 UNION BLVD, St Louis MO 63115-1012 · 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 82 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one can of Raid repellent spray present on the ground.
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The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black tarp near the building is exposed and causing a tripping hazard. There is also a large piece of particle board in the play space causing a tripping hazard .
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: three tubes of diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located on the lower shelf of the diaper changing table in the Infant 103 classroom.
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The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
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The walls located in the boy's bathroom stall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard is peeling from the wall in the stall.
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Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with unknown liquid. The item(s) was/were located the the preschool classroom outside the boys restroom.
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Outdoor equipment, the seesaw, in the preschool play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat is missing from one of the beams.
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Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 23 children, ages 3-years-old to 10-years-old, were cared for by two adult caregiver(s).
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The walls located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the back of the bookcase facing room 102 was uncovered dry wall, which is not a washable material. The drywall needs to be finished and painted to create a washable surface. The edges of the drywall could be scraped off.
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The walls located located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the bottom third of the bookcase facing room 101 was unsealed drywall that was not washable. The drywall needs to be finished and painted to create a washable surface.
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The walls located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the two 4-foot walls separating the I/T classrooms where covered with uncovered dry wall, which is not going to allow for cleaning. The drywall needs to be finished and painted to create a washable surface.
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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 did not have a latch and the gate to the fenced in play area was unable to close.
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The walls located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the plywood backing to the 4 foot tall bookcase partitions were not treated to create a washable surface, and bare wood was exposed. A section of the plywood was observed with splintering wood.
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The walls located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the plywood backing to the 4 foot tall bookcase partitions had small gaps between plywood sections that were large enough for an infant's fingers to get pinched. The plastic edge pieces attached to the bookcases were observed with sharp edges at the top. The plywood backing to the bookcase had rough unfinished edges.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for any staff (Tonie Burns, Corletta Mack, Jason Petty, Florence Phillips, Tyiana Davis, Franchett Swopes, Omatie Adbigbe, Karneia Mccreight and Randi Rayfid) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that there was no electrical plate on one outlet in the school aged classroom.
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The walls located in the infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wall opposite the door had peeling and chipping paint along the baseboard.
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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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured A gap of 7 feet 9 inches was observed.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Jason Petty needs 11.5 hours and Tonie Burns needs 6 hours.
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The medical examination report on file for Omatie Agbigbe and Tyiana Davis was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
- Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Omatie Agbigbe and Tyiana Davis.
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5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for any staff (Tonie Burns, Corletta Mack, Jason Petty, Florence Phillips, Tyiana Davis, Franchett Swopes, Omatie Adbigbe, Karneia Mccreight and Randi Rayfid) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 5 outlets were not covered in the school age classroom.
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The walls located in the infant/toddler classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wall opposite the door had peeling and chipping paint along the baseboard.
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The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that there was no electrical plate on one outlet in the school aged classroom.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Jason Petty needs 11.5 hours and Tonie Burns needs 6 hours.
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The medical examination report on file for Omatie Agbigbe and Tyiana Davis was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
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A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Omatie Agbigbe and Tyiana Davis.
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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;
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: the furnace with wiring. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked utility closet.
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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 to the play space was missing 1/2 of the bottom bar exposing a sharp metal edge.
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The walls located in the staircase the preschoolers take to the play space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was chipping and peeling and the coil was coming separated from the wall.
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The walls located the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the orange wall and purple wall.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Off bug spray and bleach. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked supply closet.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: the furnace with wiring. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked utility closet.
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A stairwell with a drop-off of more than 24 inches had a railing/barrier was not constructed safely as evidenced by the railing leading to the play space from the school aged classroom was no secured.
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Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children , ages 4-years-old through 12-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
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Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 21 children, ages 4-years-old through 12-years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
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5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
The equipment list was not submitted.
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5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
The staff sheet was not submitted.
- Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Bill Bland, Tonie Burns, Lavonte Lashley, Javon Lashley, Corletta Mack, Jason Petty, Florence Phillips, Mary Porter, Mikeesha Hatten, and Franchett Swopes within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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Stairways in the child care space did not meet requirements as evidenced by the handrail was not secured.
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The walls located in the basement classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by ripped wallpaper on wall near exit door.
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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 outdoor space did not adjoin the child care property - the space was located on the backside of the building without direct fenced access from the basement classroom. The facility has a variance to allow access to the outdoor playground from the basement classroom without a fenced walkway; however, the facility did not have a physical barrier along the sidewalk as required by the variance.
- Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
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Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional nine items in this category.
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Stationary equipment, large swing set and small swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
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A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Tonie Burns needs four clock hours.
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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;
1 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
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1 child(ren) records did not include home address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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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;
1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
- 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;
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
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1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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2 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.
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Bill Bland, Lavonte Lashley, and Mikeesha Hatten.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: an unlocked deep freezer. The item(s) was/were located in the hallway on the second floor.
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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.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 12, 2026 inspection noted: “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one can of Raid repellent spray present on the ground.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The walls located in the infant/toddler unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the back of the bookcase facing roo…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 30, 2025 inspection noted: “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for any staff (Tonie Burns, Corletta Mack, Jason Petty, Florence Phillips, Tyiana Davis, Franchett Swope…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error