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



 

MCKNIGHT, MELISSA SHAWNSHEY

elitescholarsa@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 16 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/27/2023

10:09 AM

11:55 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2461518966


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
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/21/2023
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
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/23/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/12/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/27/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/27/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/30/2022
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
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/21/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 4
Total Children 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kim Taylor, teacher present.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Maya McKnight, teacher present with seven children ages 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
1 2 SCHOOL AGE Melissa McKnight, director present with two children age 6-years-old and 10-years-old.
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Evelyn Watkins, teacher present with three children 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
The floors located in the infantclassroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a puddle of water was observed along the wall facing the outdoor play space and was draining towards the diapering table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the blue foam couch in the toddler room had two small holes and the foam was exposed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the infant swing chair was observed soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Tamika Keys did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Joseph McKnight, Pamela Brown, Evelyn Watkins and Norma Benson.
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