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

03/20/2024

11:10 AM

11:43 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2466628905


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 44
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sara Haxai, Teacher, and Aurora Boduri, Teacher, were present with eight children in care, ages 6-weeks-old to 12-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Elsa Llangozi, Teacher, and Zamira Disha, Teacher, were present with eight children in care, ages 12-months-old to 20-months-old.
1 8 MIXED Dituri Ilia Teacher, was present with eight children in care, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old; including seven children that were 2-years-old, and one aged 3-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Emily Daly, Director, was present with no children in care.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Linda Morrow, Teacher, and Antoinette Dotson, Teacher, were present with thirteen children in care, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Theresa Brownlee, Teacher was present with seven children in care, ages 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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: 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 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

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 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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed