DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JOY & GLADNESS CHILDREN ACADEMY LLC

002909517

(573) 415-0600

2500 COUNTRY CLUB DR STE B
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-1190

JOY & GLADNESS CHILDREN ACADEMY LLC



 

MCCALEB, LAKAISHA

joyandgladness1@gmail.com


ALLA GERASIMOVA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

53

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

15 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/07/2025

1:00 PM

2:57 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2490585266


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/23/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/14/2022
POLICIES 01/11/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/11/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/11/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/01/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/03/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/28/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/15/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/28/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/15/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/15/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 09/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/10/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/23/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/11/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/10/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/07/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/22/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/22/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/22/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   11/23/2022
  6:45AM   7:15AM   11/23/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 4
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Harli Carwar present with four 1 year old toddlers.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Hope Scottfield present with two children, including one 6 month old infant and one 1 year old toddler.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver (person in charge) Kaylee Ware present with no children i attendance.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Mary Johanson present with five preschoolers ages 3-4 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a staff stall door in a children's bathroom was not locked, allowing the children to get to an unapproved area. There were toilet cleaning brush and some Christmas supplies presenting possible contamination, choking hazards to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a tube on a diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located in a small basket under the diaper changing table in a bathroom, presenting possible poisoning hazards to small 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
4/7/2025
Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by a front door and a playground exit door weren't marked at varying heights , presenting possible impact hazards to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 3. states: Clear glass doors shall be marked plainly at varying heights to avoid impact.
Correction Required
Clear glass doors shall be marked as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by gray tarp was showing in several places on the playground due to the low amount of tire chips , presenting possible tripping hazards to small children feet.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a front part outside of the infant/toddler playground was unlocked not restricting children to an unapproved area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, a small plastic house , in the preschool playground was unsafe as evidenced by it was unstable due to coming a part on the left front.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2025
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
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