MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
KIDS ACADEMY INC.

Facility DVN
001484059

Phone
(636) 561-8697

Physical Address
7767 HIGHWAY N
O FALLON
MO 63368-6702

Owner
KIDS ACADEMY INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
BUFF, ERICA DAWN

E-mail Address
erica.kidsacademy@gmail.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
AMY MUSSELMAN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

Capacity
124

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/14/2023

Arrival Time
11:00 AM

Departure Time
12:16 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2454598824

Document	Document-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	03/02/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	03/06/2001
SAMPLE FORMS	03/06/2001
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	03/06/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	03/06/2001
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	03/06/2001
POLICIES	03/06/2001
DAILY SCHEDULE	02/26/2001
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	02/26/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	03/06/2001
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	03/06/2001
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	02/02/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	03/29/2023
APPLICATION	01/18/2019
STAFF SHEET	01/18/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	02/27/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	03/29/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	10/22/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION	11/21/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	02/06/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	02/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	02/06/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/12/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	03/09/2022

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 17

Total Children 81

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Naila Iman, teacher, and Janet Kay, teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 2-months-old to 10-months-old.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Lily Coghill, teacher, and Kaitlynn Mauch, teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 10-months-old to 15-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Rachel Buck, teacher, and Verna Wombacher, teacher, were in attendance with eight children, ages 18-months-old to 23-months-old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Katelyn Huddleston, Director, Chelsea Boyd, Assistant Director, and Crystal Webb, Cook, were in attendance with no children present.
3	18	PRESCHOOL	Melissa Loche, teacher, Taliyah Felton, teacher, and Natasha Robertson, teacher, were in attendance with eighteen children, all age 3-years-old.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Sierra Hogan, teacher, was in attendance with ten children, all age 4-years-old.
2	17	PRESCHOOL	Winter Kolnik, teacher, and Alyssa Schremmer, teacher, were in attendance with seventeen children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2	16	TWO YEAR OLDS	Brooklyn Regan, teacher, and Jaqueline Feeney, teacher, were in attendance with sixteen children, all age 2-years-old.

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 Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the 2-year-old classroom facing the wall. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table 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 9/14/2023

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Compliance

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Compliance

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