DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

J. A. Y. C. E ACADEMY LLC

002354027

(314) 788-1827

3160 N VANDEVENTER AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63107-2027

J. A. Y. C. E ACADEMY LLC



 

PETERSON, VALESTINE

VALESTINE77@GMAIL.COM


REGINA WATKINS

24 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/08/2023

11:51 AM

12:39 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

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DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/02/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/27/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/30/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 05/14/2014
POLICIES 09/17/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/17/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/17/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/17/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/17/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/13/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/13/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/13/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/13/2013
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/14/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/15/2014
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/15/2014
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/05/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/20/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/01/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/01/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/01/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/29/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/29/2022
APPLICATION 09/16/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 2
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 19 MIXED Caregivers-Valestine Peterson and Joya Rhodes with Nineteen children ages 3-years-old-to 10-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by the provider is licensed to care for children ages 2-years-old to 6-years-old. There was one child who was 6-months-old in this group today.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/8/2023
Violation
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by the provider is licensed to care for children age 2-years-old to 6-years-old. There was one child whom exceeded this age range, that child was 10 years old.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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 facility did not provide 35 square feet of usable floor space for each infant and toddler as evidenced by there was one child who was 6-months-old in the preschool school age unit.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. (I) states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant and toddler. Space occupied by cribs and playpens used for napping shall be deducted from usable floor space;
Correction Required
Thirty-five square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each infant/toddler.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/8/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the swing set with the climbing equipment, in not in good condition was unsafe as evidenced by the climbing portion is wobbly.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Valestine Peterson is missing 5.50 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sean Fisher who is the maintenance man and landlord was present on the premises today. The provider reported that he comes on the premises to make repairs and to collect rent.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/8/2023
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sean Fisher. Although Sean was not on the premises today he is required to have an eligible letter.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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