DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PRECIOUS DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY INC

002209336

(314) 524-1121

8119 AIRPORT RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63134

PRECIOUS DAYS LEARNING ACADEMY INC



 

MITCHELL, FRANCENE D

FRANCENEMITCHELL4@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 8067 AIRPORT RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63134; 8119 AIRPORT ROAD: 33 CAPACITY, BIRTH THROUGH 3 YEARS; 8067 AIRPORT ROAD: 66 CAPACITY, 3 YEARS THROUGH 13 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

07/23/2024

9:22 AM

1:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474702590


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/30/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 06/29/2010
POLICIES 06/30/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/29/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/30/2010
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/16/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/30/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/30/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/06/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/10/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/11/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/29/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/16/2010
APPLICATION 03/07/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/07/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/07/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/07/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/07/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/05/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/03/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/25/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   10/10/2023
  8:00AM   9:00AM   10/10/2023



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 13
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Kara Russell was present with three children ages ranging between 17-months-old to 21-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Chantra Foster was present with two children aged 4-months-old and 8-months-old.
2 5 MIXED Teachers, Takeila McCelelland and Ariona King were present with five children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 3-years-old old. There were three 2-year-olds present.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Francene Mitchel, assistant director, Naomi Mitchell-Neil, and administrative assistant, Tamekia Washington was present with zero children in attendance.
3 12 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Kaylin Oldham , India Mitchell, and Mary Westley were present with twelve children ages ranging between 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 5 PRESCHOOL Teachers, Ronda Watson and Breanna Battle were present with five children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 6 SCHOOL AGE Teacher, Saniyah Gentry was present with six children ages ranging between 6-years-old to 9-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
Compliance
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: Bleach. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet in the infant classroom.
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
7/23/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach and floor cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on the kitchen in the preschool building. The kitchen door was open with no one present.
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
7/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/23/2024
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
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 1/17/2024.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/23/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Wesley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
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
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