DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.

002504472

(314) 432-2841

10106 OLD OLIVE STREET RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63141-5908

EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.



 

KATTELMANN, ELLEN CHERYL

ellen.eea@outlook.com

Incorporated

JANAE WRIGHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/16/2021

8:30 AM

9:23 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2395342591


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/14/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/12/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/14/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/2014
POLICIES 11/14/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/08/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/14/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/19/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/19/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/15/2017
APPLICATION 11/14/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/14/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/26/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/12/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/04/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/23/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/11/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/04/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
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 54
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Karleta Ellison and Paige Reilly present with 7 children that are between 15 months and 2 years old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kourtney Shelton present with 2 children that are 10 and 11 months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kaytlyn Sneed and Deepika Swain present with 7 children that are between 3 months and 16 months old..
1 9 MIXED Latanya Lewis present with 9 children that are 2 to 3 years old
2 18 MIXED Suzy Bench and DaNell Weaver present with 18 children that are between 3 and 12 years old
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Myzeaza Johnson and Samantha Jones present with 11 children that are all two years old

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
3/26/2021
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located under the yellow wall at the top level of the castle was/were not in good condition as evidenced by ceiling tile missing a piece.
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
3/16/2021
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/13/2021
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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was available for administering to a child, however there was no written permission on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.
Correction Required
All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/13/2021
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/13/2021
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