DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELEVATED LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002692091

(314) 312-6594

5878 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63112-2338

ELEVATED LEARNING ACADEMY LLC



 

STRAUB, LABRECIA PATRIECE

elacademy@yahoo.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

39

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/24/2025

11:34 AM

12:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2497476198


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/10/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/10/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/01/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/10/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/10/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/10/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/10/2018
POLICIES 10/10/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 10/10/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/10/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/10/2018
APPLICATION 10/29/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/05/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/17/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/14/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/13/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/29/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/26/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/26/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/09/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/31/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/05/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/21/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/21/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   9/3/2021
  7:30AM   8:30AM   9/3/2021



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 5
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Felicia Garland was present with three children ages ranging between 8-months-old to 16-months-old.
2 14 MIXED Teachers, Elteauna Neal and Keturah Wilson was present with 14 children ages ranging between 3-years-old to 9-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LLC Member, LaBrecia Straub was present with zero children in attendance.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher, Tayjah Mixon 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
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 in the infant classroom near the handwashing sink, and in the first prek classroom near the printer.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
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 use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically all of them.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2025
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 an 8-months-old child was asleep with a blanket covering him.
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
7/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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
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
Not Observed
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