DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY 3 LLC

002957260

(314) 925-8764

5516 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63109-3212

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY 3 LLC

16403 HAMPDEN PL
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-3394

SMITH, ROBIN NASHA

bigadventuresacademy3@gmail.com


TARA D BURNETT

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

63

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/28/2025

8:50 AM

11:04 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2488176492


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/07/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/11/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/11/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/11/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/11/2022
POLICIES 08/11/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/10/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/29/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/11/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/16/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/11/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/10/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/10/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/10/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/10/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 08/10/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/11/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/23/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/30/2022
STAFF SHEET 08/30/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/14/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/01/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/15/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/01/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   12/19/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 8
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 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Azhar Almwsy and Teacher, Claudette Gulley present with seven children ages 12-months-old to 24-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Zakia Qaymi present with four children ages 3-months-old to 7-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LLC Member arrived during the inspection and was present with no children in attendance.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Jalisa Pointer and Teacher, Traionna Johnson present with 12 children ages 3-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
Not Observed
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 the pre-k/school age room was missing three outlet covers and the hallway leading to the bathrooms from the Pre-K/School Age room had 3 outlet covers missing.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of Windex. The item(s) was/were located in the 3rd bathroom in the hallway adjacent to the pre-k/school age room.
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
2/28/2025
Violation
The floors located in the 2/3-year-old room near the exit to the back hallway, Toddler room A and was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were multiple laminate floor pieces lifted and cracked.
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
There was no space provided for staff breaks that is separate from child care space.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. H. states: An area for staff breaks shall be provided in the facility separate from child care space.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a staff break area.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/28/2025
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 there were 3 screws protruding from the fence located at the rear of the playground.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were multiple tree branches located throughout the infant/toddler playground.
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

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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a gallon of disinfectant and a kitchen knife. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen that was accessible to children.
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
2/28/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The furnace was accessible to children as evidenced by there was a closet located in the children's bathroom that was unlocked during inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (10) (D) states: The rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.087(10)(C)1.–5. Fire Safety shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.
Correction Required
Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/28/2025
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by three classrooms did not have an emergency preparedness plan available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/28/2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by two infants in cribs were observed to have bibs with pacifier cords attached to them. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/28/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, was not in good condition, in that a table was located in the rear left side of the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the table was disassembled and in a pile.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
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