DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

001796276

(314) 838-3637

11621 W FLORISSANT AVE
FLORISSANT
MO  63033-6711

THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING ACADEMY CORP.



 

AKINS, JOZETTA A

Christianacad.mcs@gmail.com

Incorporated

VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

85

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

10 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 18 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/13/2025

2:55 PM

4:30 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2489087603


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/14/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/23/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 02/28/2008
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/03/2004
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/28/2008
POLICIES 02/28/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/28/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/28/2008
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/28/2008
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/18/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/18/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/28/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/28/2008
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/18/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/24/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/22/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/28/2008
APPLICATION 02/28/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/01/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/07/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/29/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/19/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/07/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/13/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   6:30PM   12/29/2011



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 9
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lucretia Hall, teacher, was present with four children aged 15-months-old to 23-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jasmine Jenkins, teacher, and Perlina Westbrook, teacher, were present with four children aged 6-months-old to 12-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jozetta Akins, director, and Christina Webster, teacher, were present with no children in attendance
2 15 PRESCHOOL Cheryl Stallings, teacher, and Alecia Jones, teacher, were present with fifteen children aged 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL Tywanna Smith, teacher, was present with ten children aged 3-years-old
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Elisha Robinson, teacher, was present with four children all aged 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the name of the owner operating child care facility was wrong.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2025
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2025
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/13/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jozetta Akins, Mary Crockett-Smith, Elisha Robinson, Sylvia Roberson, Tywanna Smith, Cheryl Stallings, Perlina Westbrook.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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