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

10/24/2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2433474690


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




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.

 
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
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
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Compliance Date
10/14/2022
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
10/14/2022
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
10/14/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
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Compliance Date
10/20/2022
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