MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.

Facility DVN
002504472

Phone
(314) 432-2841

Physical Address
10106 OLD OLIVE STREET RD
ST LOUIS
MO 63141-5908

Owner
EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
KATTELMANN, ELLEN CHERYL

E-mail Address
ellen.eea@outlook.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
80

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
08/29/2023

Arrival Time
10:03 AM

Departure Time
10:58 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2453346366

Document	Document-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	11/14/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	11/12/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	11/14/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	11/14/2014
POLICIES	11/14/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	01/08/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	11/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	11/14/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE	11/14/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	10/19/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	10/19/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	01/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	11/16/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	11/15/2017
APPLICATION	11/14/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	12/12/2018
STAFF SHEET	02/04/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION	12/05/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	01/05/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/04/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	02/15/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	02/15/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	02/15/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: NA

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 71

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Imonie Peebles and Lauren Streeter were present with seven children who were 13-months-old through 19-months-old. These children were outside.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Kay Newson and Kendra Davis were present with seven children who were 13-months-old through 19-months-old. These children were outside.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Tiffani Wilson and Morgan Fourman were present with six children who were 2-months-old through 7-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Noi Kidera and Ciji Wayne were present with eight children who were 8-months-old through 12-months-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Ellen Kattelmann was present with no children in attendance.
2	13	PRESCHOOL	Assistant Director Latanya Lewis and Teacher Maria Hall were present with thirteen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2	12	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Suzy Bench and Kesha Fourman were present with twelve children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
1	5	PRESCHOOL	Teacher Kayla Rollins was present with five children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including one who was 2-years-old. These children were outside.
2	13	TWO YEAR OLDS	Teachers Dakota Wilson and Amy Thompson were present with thirteen children who were all 2-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

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

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 A pacifier was observed attached to an infant’s clothing while the infant was sleeping. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. F. states: Pacifiers, if used, shall not be hung around the infant’s neck. Pacifier mechanisms or pacifiers that attach to infant clothing shall not be used with sleeping infants. Correction Required Pacifiers shall not be hung around an infant’s neck or attached to clothing while the infant is sleeping. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 8/29/2023

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

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