DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE WARRIORS ACADEMY LLC

002575039

(314) 504-6697

3350 GOODFELLOW BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63120-1105

LITTLE WARRIORS ACADEMY LLC



 

TRICE, TESS

littleexplorers1@att.net


BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

68

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

05/03/2024

8:56 AM

9:39 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469814848


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/08/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/08/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/08/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/08/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/08/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/08/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/08/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/08/2016
POLICIES 06/08/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 06/08/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/08/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/08/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/18/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/04/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/23/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/16/2018
APPLICATION 06/11/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/19/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/18/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/21/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/16/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/14/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/16/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/16/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   12/20/2017



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 5
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Danielle Adams was present with four children ages ranging from 8-months-old to 14-months-old.
2 17 MIXED Teachers, Brennae Chainey and Darrius Adams were present with seventeen children ages ranging from 2-years-old to 3-years-old. There were ten 2-year-olds present. Mia Lemore from first steps was present as well.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Antoine Bond Jr. and Dasia Savory were present with twelve children ages ranging from 3-years-old to 5-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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/3/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A bottle of bleach and a can of Lysol. The item(s) was/were located underneath an unlocked cabinet in the infant 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
5/3/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
5/3/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seventeen children , ages 2-years-old and 3-years-old, were cared for by two 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
5/3/2024
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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