DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JESSIE B'S ACADEMY, LLC

002735544

(314) 305-9722

2002 LUCAS AND HUNT RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5012

JESSIE B'S ACADEMY, LLC



 

GANT, JESSICA NICOLE

jessiebsacademy@gmail.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 7 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/01/2023

8:25 AM

9:10 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2451721527


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/30/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/24/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/30/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/30/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/07/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/30/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/07/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/30/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/30/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/07/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/15/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/24/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/24/2019
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/22/2019
POLICIES 10/07/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/30/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 10/07/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/30/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/30/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/30/2019
APPLICATION 08/21/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/04/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/24/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/17/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/21/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/03/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/31/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  5:00PM   6:00PM   10/30/2019
  7:00AM   8:00AM   10/30/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 5
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Sylvia Thompson and Director, Jessica Black present with six children, ages 10-months-old to 1-years-old
1 5 MIXED Caregiver, Tyjah Stallings present with five children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
1 9 MIXED Caregiver, Denise Singleton present with nine children, ages 4-years-old to 13-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Janice Green present with no children in attendance
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Carda Greenlee present with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old

Compliance List
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 girl's restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were two areas of peeling paint, about three inches wide.
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 the infant/toddler ramp that leads to the playground has over growth.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver under 18 years of age was counted in meeting the required staff/child ratios. The individual was 17 years old.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) states: Individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be counted in meeting the required staff/child ratios.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be 18 years of age or older.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child(ren) was left without competent adult supervision as evidenced by a 17-year-old volunteer was left unattended taking a child to the restroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent adult supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by the staff member serving breakfast did not wash hands before serving.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (A) states: Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after diapering a child, before food preparation or serving of food and at other times as needed.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/1/2023
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 breakfast served was fruit loops, milk, and kool- aid. Missing fruit/Veggie component. On 8/1/23 dry cereal was served, then about 15 minutes later fruit and milk were served.
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

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