DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JESSIE B'S ACADEMY, LLC

002735544

(314) 305-9722

2002 LUCAS AND HUNT RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5012

JESSIE B'S ACADEMY, LLC



 

BLACK-GANT, JESSICA NICOLE

jessiebsacademy@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 7 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/01/2024

8:40 AM

9:57 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2473651155


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/30/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/24/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/30/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/30/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/07/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/30/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/07/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/30/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/30/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/07/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/31/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/24/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/24/2019
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/22/2019
POLICIES 10/07/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/30/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 10/07/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/30/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/30/2019
STAFF SHEET 01/31/2024
APPLICATION 08/21/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/04/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/31/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/31/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/31/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/19/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/31/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  5:00PM   6:00PM   10/30/2019
  7:00AM   8:00AM   10/30/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 10
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Jhordyn Nolan-Gunn was present with three children ages ranging between 17-months-old to 22-months-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Secretary, Janice Green, Driver, Glenn Gant, Cook, Antonio Moore and Director Jessica Gant were present with zero children in attendance,
2 8 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Carda Greenlee and volunteer Jadon Commings were present with eight children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 9 SCHOOL AGE Teacher, Ty'Jah was present with nine children ages ranging between 6-years-old to 13-years-old.
2 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers, Denise Singleton and Devin Davis were present with four children all aged 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 Jhordyn Nolan-Gunn 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
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Compliance Date
5/7/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not mopped and sanitized daily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the preschool room labeled Bee Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipping yellow paint next to the black column. .
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
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Denise Singleton.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2024
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Antonio Moore needs three clock hours for 2023; Alexis Dixon needs three clock hours for 2023. Jhordyn Nolan-Gunn does not have a start date so it is undetermined how many clock hours she need for 2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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Compliance Date
6/24/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/24/2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)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
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/1/2024
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Carda Greenlee and Alexis Dixon.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

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Compliance Date
5/14/2024
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Alexis Dixon as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/14/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/8/2024
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
6/24/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Antonio Moore, Jhordyn Nolan-Gunn, and Ja'Nyah Smith.
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
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Compliance Date
6/24/2024
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