DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC

002244324

(314) 741-0700

11889 BENHAM RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63138-1308

GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC



 

WALLACE, DOMINIQUE MAHOGANY

growingmindsacademy2010@gmail.com


VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

83

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS INCLUDES ADDRESS 11897 BENHAM RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63138; (LOWER LEVEL ONLY)
 
Inspection Information

04/16/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2468590211


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 09/29/2010
POLICIES 09/29/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/29/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/29/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/17/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/29/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/15/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/29/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/29/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/29/2010
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/08/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/29/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/18/2016
APPLICATION 09/04/2018
STAFF SHEET 09/04/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/24/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/24/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/12/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/05/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/08/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/31/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/02/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   4:00PM   9/10/2018
  4:30PM   5:30PM   9/10/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the submitted annual declaration had a wrong name of the owner indicated.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/12/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in I/T classroom, PS classroom on a lower level, hallway on a lower level, School-Age space was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are areas with peeling paint behind the high chairs, next to the cabinet with wooden blocks, there is a detached baseboard in the School-Age space, there is a a hole near the baseboard in the PS hallway, and there is a hole in the wall in the School-Age space .
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
4/12/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical exam form for Briana Williams did not have a statement saying if a patient is in a good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/16/2024
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