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

14 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8784 N BROADWAY; 10 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8780 N BROADWAY; 11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT AT 8784 R N BROADWAY; 11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 8780 N BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 8784 R N BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147
 
Inspection Information

05/05/2023

11:00 AM

12:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2446755011


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




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 5
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Johniece King and Mary Wilson present with seven children, ages 6-months-old to 18-months-old
2 11 MIXED Director, Teresa Seals and caregiver, Trenay Wilson present with eleven children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cook,Nancy Boyd present with no children in attendance

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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there were multiple electrical wires were in the office under the desk spaces. The children use this space to access the outdoor space .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the basement door was unlocked, giving access to the unapproved space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/8/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with water. The item(s) was/were located near the back door used by the children to access the outdoor space.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/8/2023
Violation
The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by the heat was not on in the building and the temperature was below 68.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 5. states: The facility shall be dry, temperature controlled, well-ventilated and free of drafts. Children shall not be overheated or chilled. The temperature of the rooms shall be no less than sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68 F) and no more than eighty-five degrees Fahrenheit (85 F) when measured two feet (2') from the floor.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet temperature, humidity and ventilation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/5/2023
Violation
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 at the bottom of the alley gate the bar was broken and not keeping the gate in place.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the steps that are used to access the outdoor play space was wobbly, the handrails were loose, and there were nail sticking out of the posts.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the door to the two year old classroom was hanging off..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/22/2023
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/22/2023
Violation
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in under the directors desk.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (13) (A) states: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters, portable electrical space heaters, or floor furnaces shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.
Correction Required
Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were various.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/22/2023
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by Child A, Child B, Child C, Child D, Child E, Child F, Child G and Child H all need authorization for emergency medical care for The Academic Journey .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/22/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by one child present was only served cookies for breakfast.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/29/2023
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that Child B needs feeding plann file and Child G needs second page completed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/22/2023
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 child's address.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/1/2023
Violation
8 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/28/2023
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/1/2023
Violation
2 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
3/1/2023
Violation
5 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/1/2023
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no staff/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/1/2023
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