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

09/15/2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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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.

 
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
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/10/2021
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/10/2021
Violation
The walls located in the infant and toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is chipping paint next to the owl painting.
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
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Compliance Date
9/10/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, rugs, in the two year old room, 3 year old room (LaTanya) was not in good condition as evidenced by the plant rug, animal rug, and the rug with the stick figure children has visible.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 1 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/15/2021
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