DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WILLIAMS ACADEMY LLC

002853050

(314) 391-5085

6814 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5315

WILLIAMS ACADEMY LLC



 

JONES, CAROLYN

williamsacademystl@yahoo.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

192

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

07/18/2024

10:00 AM

12:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2475655621


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/02/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/26/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2024
APPLICATION 08/26/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/20/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/22/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/26/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/26/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/08/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/22/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/14/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/30/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/03/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/15/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/30/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/29/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/30/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/21/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/17/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/20/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/30/2021
POLICIES 10/20/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/03/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/20/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 16
Total Children 44
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Sheryl Cannamore was present with one child aged 16-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Minneyon Beauford was present with two children ages ranging between 10-months-old to 11-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Margo Norman was present with two children ages ranging between 8-months-old to 9-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Kimberly Smith was present with three children ages ranging between 22-months-old to 23-months-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Carolyn Jones, staff, Yonnick Jones, Shawn Levi, Nina Clark, and Chioma Onyekere were present with zero children in attendance.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Lashanna Dumka was present with five children all aged 4-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Taniya Griffin was present with seven children all aged three-years-old.
2 16 SCHOOL AGE Teachers, Cherell Lewis and B'Aunce Carter were present with sixteen children ages ranging between 5-years-old to 13-years-old.
1 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Alieyah Adams was present with two children both aged 2-years-old.
1 1 TWO YEAR OLDS First steps instructor, Annie Bocchetti was present with one child who was 2-years-old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Danannette Yarbrough was present with five 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are no bollards along the fence near the entrance to the building from their playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/18/2024
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/18/2024
Violation
The walls located in the bathroom in the infant unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard in the infant unit's bathroom had peeling paint next to sink and bubbles in the wall directly above..
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
7/18/2024
Violation
The walls located and the music room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by and the baseboard near the exit door in the music room had chipping paint.
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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Swiffer mop. The item(s) was/were located in the infant unit.
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
7/18/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol bottle . The item(s) was/were located in the 2-year-old 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
7/18/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by one of the pack n plays in the middle infant classroom had holes in the netting. There were two holes approximately 1 inch each.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/18/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
B'Aunce Carter did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Probationary term number nine was not completed for Zanadi Hickmond. This term states that throughout the probation, all staff hired after August 7, 2023, shall complete the online training titled, "Licensing Rules and Best Practices", requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Probationary term 11, states that daily quality checks shall be completed everyday. The checklist, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/18/2024
Violation
Probationary term 10 (D.), was not being followed by director/person in charge. The term states that throughout probation daily checks to be conducted by the director or designated person in charge in the director's absence to confirm that ratio and supervision is being maintained, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/18/2024
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