DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL, BEAGLE

002941115

(636) 748-0033

13444 BEAGLE LN
ST LOUIS
MO  63141-6056

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC

8800 N GAINEY CENTER DR STE 300
SCOTTSDALE
AZ  85258-2165

MADELINE, MANN

director.beagle@cadence-academy.com


LAUREN A LEON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

112

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/18/2024

12:00 PM

1:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2484572811


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/07/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/21/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/19/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 04/08/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/02/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/02/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/27/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/02/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/08/2022
POLICIES 06/02/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/08/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/08/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/01/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/22/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/06/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/01/2022
APPLICATION 06/08/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/02/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/08/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/29/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/29/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/06/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/06/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/18/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/13/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 62
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Courtney Kilcullin, present with four children ages 7-months-old to 11-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Patricia Kramer, present with four children ages 3-months-old to 8-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Alicia Rucker and Sumaletha Arepelly, present with seven children ages 14-months-old to 16-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Sara Abraham and Cindy Lindsay, present with six children ages 12-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers, Nicole Blount and Martha Keister, present with no children in attendance.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Mya Fields, present with nine children, all 2-years-old, during nap time. Caregiver, Jessica Hand, was on break on the premises.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Kyle Kau, present with thirteen children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old, during nap time. Caregiver, Marilyn Hoffman, was on break on the premises.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Pamela Weakly, was present with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old, during nap time. Caregiver, Nichole Neilson, was on break on the premises.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, Paula Hale and Melissa Williams, present with nine children, all 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two large windows, one in the staff break room and one in the gross motor room, were broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two containers of Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located in the open closet in the preschool 1 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
12/18/2024
Violation
The walls located in the preschool 1 classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by two ceiling tiles had visible water damage.
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

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/18/2024
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 was not in good condition in that the wooden fence along the preschool play space had several boards with chipping paint.
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

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the approved director is on site 3 days a week.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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