DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC

002244324

(314) 741-0700

11889 BENHAM RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1308

GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC



 

WALLACE, DOMINIQUE MAHOGANY

growingmindsacademy2010@gmail.com


SHALINDA WALLACE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

83

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS INCLUDES ADDRESS 11897 BENHAM RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63138; (LOWER LEVEL ONLY)
 
Inspection Information

12/12/2022

12:00 PM

1:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2437176168


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 09/29/2010
POLICIES 09/29/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/29/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/17/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/29/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/15/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/29/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/29/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/29/2010
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/08/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/18/2016
APPLICATION 09/04/2018
STAFF SHEET 09/04/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/24/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/24/2018
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/08/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/08/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/21/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/08/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   4:00PM   9/10/2018
  4:30PM   5:30PM   9/10/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 8
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS M.B. (Lead Teacher) A.L. (Assistant Teacher)- Six children, 11-months-old to 23-months-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE D.W. (Director), A. M-J., (Assistant Director), K.W. & B.W. (Assistant Teachers)
1 8 PRESCHOOL L.D. (Cook)- Eight children, 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS C.W. (Lead Teacher)- Eight children, all 2-years-old.

 
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 walls located in the back right school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard is detached from the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for K.W. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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