DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

GIFTED MINDS ACADEMY, LLC

002723422

(314) 696-8916

2820 CHIPPEWA ST
ST LOUIS
MO  63118-3822

GIFTED MINDS ACADEMY, LLC



 

WILSON, TAMIKA O

gifted.minds@yahoo.com


SAMANTHA UPSHAW

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/14/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2487440573


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/29/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/25/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/25/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/25/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/25/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/04/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/09/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/25/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/09/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/09/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/25/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/29/2018
POLICIES 06/25/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/17/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 06/25/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/25/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/19/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/02/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/07/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/02/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/23/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/31/2024
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/02/2024




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.

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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a wooden pallet laying in the Infant/Toddler playground that had sharp nails sticking out.
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
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Compliance Date
2/14/2025
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
My'Oshia Osborn did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/21/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Taliyah Wilson and Jacquelyn Davis as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/14/2025
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 9/5/2023.
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
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Compliance Date
2/14/2025
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
Compliance
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