DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELITE SCHOLARS ACADEMY LLC

002900409

(636) 397-4000

102 BIRDIE HILLS RD
ST PETERS
MO  63376-1931

ELITE SCHOLARS ACADEMY LLC



 


elitescholarsa@gmail.com


KATHERINE D SIMS

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/03/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2455956030


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 07/08/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/21/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/21/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/22/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/21/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/21/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/17/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/26/2021
POLICIES 06/17/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/21/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/12/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/19/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/12/2021
STAFF SHEET 11/03/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/07/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/02/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/07/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/02/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/08/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/18/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/30/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/08/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

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
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that one section of the wooden fence was lose and wobbly.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/22/2023
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/22/2023
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/22/2023
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
10/3/2023
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