MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC

Facility DVN
002244324

Phone
(314) 741-0700

Physical Address
11889 BENHAM RD
ST LOUIS
MO 63138-1308

Owner
GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
WALLACE, DOMINIQUE MAHOGANY

E-mail Address
growingmindsacademy2010@gmail.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
VIKTORIA ZABARA

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
83

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS INCLUDES ADDRESS 11897 BENHAM RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63138; (LOWER LEVEL ONLY)

Inspection Information

Date
06/05/2025

Arrival Time
2:38 PM

Departure Time
3:17 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2494644589

Document	Document-Date
SAMPLE FORMS	09/29/2010
POLICIES	09/29/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	09/29/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/29/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	08/17/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	09/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	09/29/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	07/15/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	09/29/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	09/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE	09/29/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	09/29/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	09/29/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	10/18/2016
APPLICATION	09/04/2018
STAFF SHEET	09/04/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	10/24/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	10/24/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	12/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION	12/11/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	12/04/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	12/04/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	09/19/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	09/16/2024

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
3:00PM	4:00PM	9/10/2018
4:30PM	5:30PM	9/10/2018

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 8

Total Children 50

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Kanesha Mcfadden, teacher, and Mykelle Bradford, teacher, were present with seven children aged 7-months-old to 22-months-old
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Dominique Wallace, director, was present with no children in attendance
2	16	PRESCHOOL	Judy Otey, teacher, and Charity Wallace, teacher, were present with sixteen children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1	15	SCHOOL AGE	Stephanie Parrot, teacher, was present with fifteen children aged 5-years-old to 12-years-old
2	12	TWO YEAR OLDS	Artrice Jackson-Mason, teacher, and Lisa Dorris, teacher, were present with twelve children 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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The walls located in the I/T classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crumbling drywall is exposed near the gate and the area has peeling paint. 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

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

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. —

Not Observed

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Compliance