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


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

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

06/21/2022

2:35 PM

4:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2428075630


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 10/27/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/16/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/27/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/27/2016
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
APPLICATION 09/13/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/01/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/15/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/15/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/15/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/15/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 11
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Shanetta Dillingham (Teacher)- Four children, 12-months-old to 14-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ms. Ida Murphy & Ms. Sharon Dillingham (Teachers)- Six children, 4-month-old to 12-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Ms. Michelle Davis (Assistant Director)-In charge). Dana Davis (Supervisor). Lisa Cobbs (Assistant Teacher)
1 8 PRESCHOOL Ms. Angela Brewer (Teacher)- Eight children, all 3-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Ms. Alexis Lytle (Teacher)- Seven children, 3-years-old to 4-years old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Ms. Aimee Mitchell (Teacher)- Six children, 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 7 SCHOOL AGE Ms. Jamie Hoskins (Teacher)- Seven children, 6-years-old to 12-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Ms. Joyonna Wimbley (Teacher)- Eight children, all 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are wires that are exposed and accessible to children on the outdoor playground area to the second building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a broken playhouse on the playground outside of the preschool room door to the first building and there is a second broken playhouse that is in the back right corner of the second building that is in pieces.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a black iron rusted bench on the playground play space of the second building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by both the preschool/school age playgrounds has weeds growing into the play space that need to be cut.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2022
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically both rooms in the school age building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2022
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 the school age building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2022
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Cassandra Nash did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: 2021- Kathryn Banks-6, Lisa Cobb-2, Sharon Dillingham-1, Jamie Hoskin-2, Cassandra Nash-1.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 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 Reassignment form to the OPEN Initiative to assign clock hours to the appropriate year. See Clock Hour Training Reassignment form, revised 2021, and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms.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

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Aimee Mitchell, Beloune Davis, and Joyanna Wimbley, who was hired on 4/4/22, 3/9/22, 5/27/22.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Beloune Davis's medical did not contain all of the questions that the department requires.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/21/2022
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Aimee Mitchell and Joyanna Wimbley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 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