DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002922332

(636) 493-1012

2102 W RANDOLPH ST
ST CHARLES
MO  63301-0846

LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

8721 SIELOFF DR APT G
HAZELWOOD
MO  63042-2262

COLEMAN, SHAY LASHAY

littleexplorerslc1@gmail.com


AMY MUSSELMAN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

47

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

15 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

11/19/2024

8:25 AM

9:01 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2482500483


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/15/2024
STAFF SHEET 05/09/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/22/2022
APPLICATION 11/18/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/15/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/21/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/18/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/13/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/15/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/15/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/18/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/17/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/16/2022
POLICIES 02/15/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/13/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/15/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/15/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/15/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/15/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/17/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/15/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/04/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/04/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 03/25/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/15/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/22/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 5
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jackie Bishop, teacher, and J'nija Nashville, teacher,were in attendance with five children, ages 4-months-old to 23-months-old.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Lisa Porter, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 3 SCHOOL AGE Mell Williams, Assistant Director, was in attendance with three children, ages 7-years-old to 8-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Deidre Walker, teacher, was in attendance with seven children, all age 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children , ages 4-months-old to 23-months-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/19/2024
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
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