DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SPARK STEAM ACADEMY, LLC

002860686

(314) 282-0042

7340 SAINT CHARLES ROCK RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63133-1738

SPARK STEAM ACADEMY, LLC



 

FOSTER, KAYUNDRA NICOLE

spark.steamacademy@yahoo.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 15 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/27/2023

8:07 AM

8:47 AM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2449733943


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/08/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/03/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/27/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/02/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/02/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/25/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/03/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/22/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/05/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/20/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/18/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/22/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/18/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/27/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/27/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/07/2021
POLICIES 02/03/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/27/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/03/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/10/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/12/2023




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 1
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kayundra Foster, director present with no children.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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 preschool room (Little Carvers) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole , approximately 2 inches, was present in the wall near the bathroom. .
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a rubber tubing was hanging down from the side of the building accessible to children. The tubing was attached to the AC drain.
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
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
6/27/2023
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
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
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance