DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.

002504472

(314) 432-2841

10106 OLD OLIVE STREET RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63141-5908

EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.



 

KATTELMANN, ELLEN CHERYL

ellen.eea@outlook.com

Incorporated

LAUREN A LEON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/19/2024

10:45 AM

12:10 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2476182123


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/14/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/12/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/14/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/2014
POLICIES 11/14/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/08/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/14/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/19/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/19/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/15/2017
APPLICATION 11/14/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/12/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/04/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/06/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/05/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/02/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/10/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/10/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/10/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 63
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregviers, Sheriyah Polk and Alicia Hudson, present with six children ages 4-months-old to 7-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Chirapinya Kidera and Monica Poynter, present with eight children ages 8-months-old to 16-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Destiny Sparks, present with four children ages 17-months-old to 20-months-old. Holly Shelby, United 4 Children staff member, was present with the group.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Kaliska Newsom and Klierra Moton, present with eight children ages 21-months-old to 23-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, LaTanya Lewis, assistant director, Amy Thompson, and program director, Ellen Kattelman, present with no children in attendance.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Suzanne Bench and Marie Hall, present with twelve children, all 4-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Kesha Fourman, present with ten children, all 3-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Imonie Peebles and Christian Williams, present with fifteen children ages 2-years-old to 3-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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one bottle of air freshener and one bottle of multi-purpose cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink 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
8/19/2024
Violation
The walls located in the Preschool 1 classroom and the Two's classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by several areas of chipping paint at child's height on the back purple wall in the Preschool 1 classroom and left-hand wall in the Two's classroom.
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
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/19/2024
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
Compliance
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
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
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