DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC

002944238

(314) 942-2063

8784 N BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2225

THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC



 

SEALS, TERESA ANN

teresaseals@gmail.com


JADE STEWARTMARTIN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8784 N BROADWAY; 10 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8780 N BROADWAY; 11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT AT 8784 R N BROADWAY; 11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 8780 N BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 8784 R N BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147
 
Inspection Information

11/30/2023

10:53 AM

12:48 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2459781833


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/16/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/06/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/10/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/22/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/22/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/10/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/06/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/15/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/17/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/15/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/19/2022
POLICIES 06/06/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/06/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/15/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/28/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/31/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/31/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/28/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   5:30PM   8/18/2023
  6:30AM   7:30AM   8/18/2023



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 7
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mary Wilson,teacher, and Curfrances Wright, teacher, were present with four children ages 4-months-old to 2-years-old. Only one of these children was two-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Teresa Seals, director, was present no children.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Sarah Blackmon, teacher, was present with five children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
3 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Trenay Wilson, teacher, and Johnniece King, teacher, were present with eight children aged 2-years-old. Kayla Funk, music therapist, was also present.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Mary Wilson, and Kayla Funk within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Clorox wipes . The item(s) was/were located the preschool room on shelves where children could reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/30/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers that are posted do not include the numbers for local radio station.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/30/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, steering wheels with benches, in outdoor play space was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/30/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayla Funk, music therapist from STAR.
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
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