DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

002736383

(314) 696-2516

5440 GRAVOIS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-2339

ALC BEVO, LLC

5440 GRAVOIS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-2339

DALY, EMILY M

elabevo1@gmail.com


SAMANTHA UPSHAW

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

106

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/15/2024

9:40 AM

12:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2466313773


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/23/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/16/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/04/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/12/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/23/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/04/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/23/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/04/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/23/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 01/23/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/23/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/23/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/23/2019
POLICIES 01/23/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/23/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/23/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/23/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/01/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/04/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/04/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/30/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/05/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/04/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/06/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/04/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 9
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Zamira Disha, Teacher, was present with four children in care, ages 14-months-old to 17-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Aurora Boduri, Teacher, was present with four children in care, ages 12-months-old to 18-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Breanna Radash, Teacher, and Sara Haxai, Teacher, were present with eight children in care, ages 3-months-old to 10-months-old.
2 15 MIXED Linda Morrow, Teacher, and Milianys Pacheco, Teacher, were present with fifteen children in care, ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Emily Daly, Director, and Antoinette Dotson, Assistance Director, were present with no children in care.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Theresa Brownlee, Teacher, was present with nine children in care, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. Including six who were 2-years-old. One child was moved to another room to correct ratio.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: gallon of pine-sol and a mop-bucket full of a cleaning agent. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked staff-use bathroom.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located underneath a far-side window in the I/T room, was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint and plaster..
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

Violation
The floors located three of the bathrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by underneath each toilet tiles had fallen off.
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

Violation
The walls located the basement level girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by backsplash on the sink-counter beginning to fall off/peel.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the school-age classroom in the basement.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/15/2024
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by nine children , ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/15/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Antoinette Dotson and Teresa Brownlee.
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