DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ARCH KIDS ACADEMY, LLC

002922663

(314) 524-9900

3645 OAKMOUNT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-4906

ARCH KIDS ACADEMY, LLC

7564 WOODSTOCK RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63135-3440

BLACKMON, JANIS RENEE

JRBLACKMON4419@GMAIL.COM


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

46

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

6 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/15/2024

8:48 AM

9:29 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2466442240


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/22/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/23/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/23/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/23/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/23/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/23/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/23/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/24/2022
POLICIES 08/24/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/24/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/24/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/13/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/24/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/24/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/28/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/06/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 06/23/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/05/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/21/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/09/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/10/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/09/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/09/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 3
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Sophia Smith was present with two children ages ranging from 17-months-old to 21-months-old.
2 3 MIXED Teacher, Angel Hamm and director Janice Blackmon were present with three children ages ranging from 2-years-old to 4-years-old.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
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: floor cleaner and toilet tablets. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool room.
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
3/15/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/15/2024
Violation
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: mop bucket with water and floor cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet in the preschool unit.
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

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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