DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY 2 LLC

002859152

(314) 764-0650

8035 N BROADWAY 1ST FL
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2416

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY 2 LLC

2526 MILLVALLEY DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-2861

CUFFIE, MARGO

bigadventuresacademy2@gmail.com


JOYCE E GREEN

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

31

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/09/2024

10:09 AM

11:26 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2464282951


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/27/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/31/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/28/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/12/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/28/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/04/2023
APPLICATION 07/20/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/20/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/20/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/28/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/20/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/20/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/20/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/20/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/20/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/20/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/20/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/20/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/20/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/20/2021
POLICIES 07/20/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/20/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/02/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   8/12/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 5
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ciere Hunter,. teacher, was present with three children, aged 13-months old to 23-months old.
2 6 MIXED Roneshia Henderson, teacher, and Tamara Hall, teacher, were present with six children, aged 2-years old to 3-years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Antoinette Stallings, lead teacher/administrator, was present with no children.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Karen Vance, teacher, was present with four children, aged 3-years old to 4-years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that electrical outlets, near the shelf, in the infant/toddler room had to cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black,plastic lining of the outdoor area was observed through the residual material and could be a tripping hazard for children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by soap was not within children's reach.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the infant/toddler room and one was uncovered in the blue room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
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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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Gregory Cuffie and Robin Smith .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Gregory Cuffie needs 12 clock hours, Karla Hodges needs 7 clock hours, Jelisa Hunter needs 12 clock hours, Robin Smith needs 12 clock hours, Shametrus Spearman needs 5 clock hours, Natalie Thompson needs 12 clock hours, Mercedes Williams needs 6.50 clock hours, and Margo Wilson needs 11 clcok hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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
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