DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDREN ARE UNIQUE ACADEMY, LLC

002672657

(314) 687-5964

3701 COOK AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-3803

CHILDREN ARE UNIQUE ACADEMY, LLC



 

SMOOTE, ANNETTE

asmoote11@yahoo.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/25/2024

12:00 PM

12:53 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2478859080


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/14/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/05/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/15/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/31/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/14/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/14/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/14/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 03/01/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/26/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/15/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/15/2018
POLICIES 03/13/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/06/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/21/2018
APPLICATION 02/10/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/05/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/25/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/20/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/25/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/05/2024




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 6
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tammie Cole and Gloria Alford were present with three children who were 18-months-old through 22-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Gloria Scaife was present with three children who were 10-months-old through 12-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Annette Smoote was present with no children in attendance.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Keisha Hill and Lela Ford were present with nine children who were 2-years-old through 4-years-old, including three who were 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 The gardening box on the left side of the playground was broken, exposing sharp, splintering edges..
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by The black plastic border surrounding the playground equipment was cracked and missing a piece, exposing sharp edges. .
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

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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