DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC

002944238

(314) 942-2063

8784 N BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2225

THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC



 

SEALS, TERESA ANN

teresaseals@gmail.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 14 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8784 N BROADWAY; 10 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8780 N BROADWAY; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS AT 8784 N BROADWAY
 
Inspection Information

11/17/2022

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/15/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/20/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/06/2022
POLICIES 06/06/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/19/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/28/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/19/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/15/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/06/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/02/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/17/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/15/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/22/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/06/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/10/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/22/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/22/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/10/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/06/2022
APPLICATION 08/16/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bundle of cable wires. The item(s) was/were located 2's building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

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Compliance Date
11/2/2022
Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

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Compliance Date
10/24/2022
Violation
The prohibition to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway for children was not followed as evidenced by children have to walk through the kitchen to gain access to the outdoor play space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (F) states: Kitchens shall not be used for napping or as passageways for children.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall not allow children to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway.

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Compliance Date
10/25/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were multiple areas within the pea gravel that had grass coming through.
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.

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Compliance Date
11/2/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 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 is not posted in the toddler room.
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.

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Compliance Date
11/2/2022
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: N.B., P.D., A.K., J.K., N.M., T.S., N.W., M.W., and T.W. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2022
Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by staff have completed Safe Sleep, however it is not documented in the facility toolbox for N.B., P.D., A.K., J.K., N.M., T.S., N.W., M.W., and T.W. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

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Compliance Date
10/25/2022
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.W., N.W., and N.M. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2022
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: N.B., N.W., N.M..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2022
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 A.K. and N.W..
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.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2022
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