DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PEACE OF MIND LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002697523

(314) 475-5676

9659 PAGE AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63132-1525

PEACE OF MIND LEARNING ACADEMY LLC



 

GREEN, PATRICIA ANN

peaceofmind4kids@yahoo.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

42

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

7 CHILDREN ONLY IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

11/05/2024

7:49 AM

9:29 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2481529196


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/13/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/20/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/18/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/19/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/18/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/26/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/18/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/06/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/03/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/03/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/19/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/30/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/30/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/30/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/30/2018
POLICIES 11/06/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/19/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/18/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/18/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/19/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/07/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/05/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/18/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/18/2024




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 1
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 MIXED Teacher, Shona Green was present with five children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 5-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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that infant classroom, next to the diaper changing station.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/5/2024
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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
The facility did not meet requirements for science activities and sensory experiences. The facility needed an additional 6 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. H. states: Science activities or sensory experiences.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional 5 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 8/14/23.
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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