DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS ACADEMY INC.

001484059

(636) 561-8697

7767 HIGHWAY N
O FALLON
MO  63368-6702

KIDS ACADEMY INC.



 

BUFF, ERICA DAWN

erica.kidsacademy@gmail.com

Incorporated

AMY MUSSELMAN

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/29/2023

11:00 AM

1:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2444005555


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/02/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/06/2001
SAMPLE FORMS 03/06/2001
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/06/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/06/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/06/2001
POLICIES 03/06/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/26/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/26/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/06/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/06/2001
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/02/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/29/2023
APPLICATION 01/18/2019
STAFF SHEET 01/18/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/27/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/29/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/21/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/06/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/06/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/12/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/09/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 16
Total Children 93
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Janet Kay, teacher, and Crystal Webb, teacher, were in attendance with eight children, ages 4-months-old to 10-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Meagan Lewis, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 10-months-old to 12-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Verna Wombacher, teacher, and Jenna Moeser, were in attendance with eight children, ages 12-months-old to 24-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Erica Buff, Director, Katelyn Huddleston, Assistant Director, and Shayne Hanlen, Chef, were in attendance with no children present.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Kelli Carrico, teacher, and Amelia Randle, teacher, were in attendance with nineteen children, all age 3-years-old.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Sierra Hogan, teacher, and Jacqueline Feeney, teacher, were in attendance with twenty children, all age 4-years-old.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Jasmine Curtright, teacher, and Chelsea Boyd, teacher, were in attendance with eighteen children, all age 5-years-old.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Brooklyn Regan, teacher, and Joy Barbaglia, teacher, were in attendance with sixteen children, all age 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
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
3/29/2023
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located Toddler, 2's, 4's, and 5's classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by areas of chipped 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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Katelyn Huddleston 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

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
Not Observed
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
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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