MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.

Facility DVN
002504472

Phone
(314) 432-2841

Physical Address
10106 OLD OLIVE STREET RD
ST LOUIS
MO 63141-5908

Owner
EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
KATTELMANN, ELLEN CHERYL

E-mail Address
ellen.eea@outlook.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
PATRICK OMALLEY

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
80

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
02/27/2023

Arrival Time
9:25 AM

Departure Time
9:58 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2441826500

Document	Document-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	01/05/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	12/12/2018
STAFF SHEET	02/04/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST	02/15/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/04/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	12/05/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION	02/15/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	02/15/2023

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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 14

Total Children 58

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Kaliska Newson & Savannah Jackson were present with seven children ages 8-months-old to 12-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teacher Morgan Fourman was present with four children ages 3-months-old to 7-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Lashonay McDaniel & Imonie Peebles were present with eight children ages 16-months-old to 2-years-old, including one 2-year-old.
3	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Lauren Streeter, Anya Lowe & Darian Brock were present with five children ages 14-months-old to 23-months-old.
2	11	MIXED	Teachers Kamille Mingo & Paige Reilly were present with eleven children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old, including ten 2-years-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Ellen Kattelmann was present with no children in attendance.
1	8	PRESCHOOL	Teacher Kesha Fourman was present with eight children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1	7	PRESCHOOL	Teacher Maria Hall was present with seven children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Teacher Smriti Rai was present with eight children aged 2-years-old.

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Not Observed

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 Pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint. 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 Return Inspection Compliance Date 2/27/2023

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 15-months-old to 2-years-old, were cared for by 3 caregiver(s). Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group; Correction Required Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained. Correction Verification Return Inspection Compliance Date 2/27/2023

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Not Observed

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. —

Not Observed

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Not Observed