DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

M.EL.K. ACADEMY LLC

002310412

(314) 899-0514

10136 W FLORISSANT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-2100

M.EL.K. ACADEMY LLC



 

SMITH, VICTORIA DANYELLE

MELKAcademy@yahoo.com


JANAE WRIGHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

56

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

22 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 13 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/11/2021

3:30 PM

4:10 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2393291703


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/16/2020
APPLICATION 01/31/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/08/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/27/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/17/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 01/17/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/22/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/20/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/20/2020
POLICIES 12/06/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/06/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/06/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/20/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/16/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/08/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/06/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/06/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/07/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/07/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/07/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/20/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/24/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/09/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 10
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bria Burks and Delinda Ousley present with children ages 6 months to 11 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Macquel Payne and Odyssey Jackson present with (5) 1 year old's.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Victoria Smith and Rochelle Little present with no children.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Kimberly Gunter present with (8) 3 years old.
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Nakayla Lawery present with children ages 4 to 5 years old.
1 6 SCHOOL AGE Jamosia Graham present with children 5 to 6 years old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Alexus Jasmine present with 8 two year old's.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in Jamosia, Porche, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping paint on the single green wall, the white half wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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

Violation
The facility did not provide 45 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by toddler room licensed for 6 children, CCFS Wright and Spaulding observed 7 children that's 1 years old.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (I) states: For facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, at least forty-five (45) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided in the facility for each infant and toddler. Space occupied by napping equipment does not have to be deducted from usable floor space;
Correction Required
Forty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler. (GF)

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/11/2021
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/11/2021
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that it is wobbly to touch.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Delinda Ousley needs 11 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/11/2021
Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Jamosia Garham, was/were working without having requested a criminal background and was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (O) states: A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider after the criminal background check has been requested from the department; however, pending completion of the criminal background check, the prospective child care staff member shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have requested a criminal background check shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/11/2021
Violation
Requirements for safe sleep training were not met in that the following staff did not complete department-approved safe sleep training within the past three years: Alexus Jasmine.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: expansion of recommendations for a safe infant sleeping environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 128, No. 5, November 1, 2011, and available from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Given Building S261, 89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05405-0068, telephone number 802-656-2505, fax number 802-656-4844, or at www.pediatrics.aapublications.org/content/128/5/1030.full. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Center director, group child care home provider, and other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratios shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/11/2021
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by 1 child left classroom unsupervised that child went to the bathroom..
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/11/2021
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
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