DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY LLC

002341522

(314) 867-7676

2303 CHAMBERS RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-5501

CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY LLC



 

BANKS, KATHRYN MECHELLE

childrenschoiceacademystl@gmail.com


SHALINDA WALLACE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

73

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS LICENSE ALSO INCLUDES 2309 CHAMBERS ROAD
 
Inspection Information

06/24/2021

12:30 PM

2:42 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2403088264


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/25/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/28/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/03/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/27/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/03/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/16/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/16/2009
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/20/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/20/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/10/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/10/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/10/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/10/2012
POLICIES 07/10/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/20/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/20/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/10/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/20/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/20/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/10/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/27/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/22/2018
APPLICATION 09/13/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/27/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/27/2016




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 9
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. MaKyah Redden and Ms. Angela Brewer- Ages 8-15 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Ida Murphy and Ms. Kellye Mckinney- Ages 2-11 months.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Ms. Jamie Hoskin- Ages 6-12 years old. Ms. Michelle Davis- Assistant Director- In charge and present. Director Not Present during inspection. Ms. Dana Davis- Supervisor- Present.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Ms. Donyae Moore & Ms. Chelsea Hoskin- Ages 3.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Ms. Ashley Henderson- Ages 4 to 5.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Shanetta Dillingham- Ages 2.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the second building in the two year old classroom. .
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

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the plan was not posted in any of the rooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not submit the Clock Hour Training Reassignment form to apply current year's clock hours for the prior year. The following staff need clock hours reassigned to the previous year: Donyae Moore, Makyah Redden, and Jamie Hoskin- All need one hour reassigned for 2020 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (K) states: Clock hours earned to complete the previous year’s requirements shall not be applied to the current year’s clock hour requirements. Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to the OPEN Initiative to assign clock hours to the appropriate year. See Clock Hours Training Credit Reassignment form promulgated as of 2018 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to reassign current year's clock hours to the prior year.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a day care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a day care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance