DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARN A LOT ACADEMY

002765762

(816) 353-1942

4010 STERLING AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64133-1310

LEARN A LOT ACADEMY



 

WALLS, JALEESA SHERREL

jwalls@learnalotacademy.org

Incorporated

RACHEL CATRELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

150

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

31 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/02/2025

9:35 AM

12:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2496259471


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/13/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/29/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/29/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/12/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/12/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/12/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/25/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/20/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/24/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/24/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/12/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/26/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/05/2019
POLICIES 06/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/13/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/25/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/25/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/04/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/10/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/24/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/07/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 10
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 24
Total Children 64
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 9 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Karmia Hutt Kelli Schlagle and Carleen Malroy with 9 children outside on the playground aged 1 years old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Lisa Rodgers and Summer Atkins with 6 children between 8mon-14 mons old.
1 4 MIXED Caregiver Courtney Henderson with 4 children 3-1 year olds and 1-2 year olds.
1 2 MIXED Caregiver Brittany Davis with 2 children aged 1 and 2 years old.
2 3 MIXED Caregivers Robertia Grant and Samantha Nicholson with 3 children 2-2 year olds, and 1- 3 year old.
1 4 MIXED Caregiver Sylvia James with 4 children, 2-2 year olds and 2-3 year olds.
8 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Jaleesa Walls, Rhett Fowler, Ida Woods, Mary Robin-Eaton, Sonya Moore, Veda Givens and Lisa Clay, Monica Lindsey with no children in attendance.
3 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Allisiya Vaughn, Tanya Hawkins, and Maria Mendez with 14 children all 3-5 years old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Katie Santillan and Sarah Huber with 12 children all 3-5 years old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Ana Baylon with 10 children all 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Courtney Henderson, and Carleen Malroy within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building 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. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/2/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by thorny bushes in in the fence near the building that are sticking into the infant playground area.
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
7/2/2025
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
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Ana Baylon, Lisa Clay, Ruberdia Grant, Courtney Henderson, Melissa Johnson, Monica Lindsey, Lisa Rodgers, Heidy Santillan, and Jaleesa Walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 9 children, ages 1 years old, were cared for by 3 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Brittany Davis, Courtney Henderson, Allisiya Vaughn, Karmia Hutt and Heidy Santillan 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Brittany Davis, Allisiya Vaughn and Courtney Henderson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Mary Eaton, Kassandra Midgyett and Pernell Walls.
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