DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC

002944238

(314) 942-2063

8784 N BROADWAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63147-2225

THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC



 

SEALS, TERESA ANN

teresaseals@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8784 N BROADWAY; 10 CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS AT 8780 N BROADWAY; 11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT AT 8784 R N BROADWAY; 11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 8780 N BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 8784 R N BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147
 
Inspection Information

05/01/2024

11:07 AM

11:59 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469606590


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/16/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/06/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/10/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/22/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/22/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/10/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/06/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/15/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/17/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/02/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/15/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/19/2022
POLICIES 06/06/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/06/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/15/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/28/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/31/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/31/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/28/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   5:30PM   8/18/2023
  6:30AM   7:30AM   8/18/2023



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 6
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Mary Wilson was present with four children ages ranging from 10-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Curfrances Wright and Johnniece King were present with five children ages ranging from 20-months-old to 23-months.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Teresa Seals was present with zero children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Sarah Blackmon was present with ten children ages ranging from 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Trenay Wilson was present with eight children all ages 2-years-old.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Mary Wilson, and Kayla Funk within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/3/2024
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: bottle of soap. The item(s) was/were located underneath an unlocked hand washing sink.
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
5/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility was observed using an extension cord in the back infant room located underneath the table against the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (14) (C) states: Electrical extension cords shall not be used unless approved in writing by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Extension cords shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/1/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/1/2024
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
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Compliance Date
5/1/2024
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kayla Funk, music therapist from STAR.
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
5/1/2024
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