DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDREN ARE UNIQUE ACADEMY, LLC

002672657

(314) 687-5964

3701 COOK AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63113-3803

CHILDREN ARE UNIQUE ACADEMY, LLC



 

SMOOTE, ANNETTE

asmoote11@yahoo.com


JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/24/2025

11:50 AM

12:44 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2500917639


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/14/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/15/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/31/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/14/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/14/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/14/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 03/01/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/26/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/15/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/15/2018
POLICIES 03/13/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/06/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/21/2018
APPLICATION 02/10/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/21/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/06/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/06/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/06/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/06/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/06/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/16/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lela Ford was present with three children who were 12-months-old through 23-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Gloria Scaife was present with three children who were 6-months-old through 10-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Annette Smoote was present with no children
1 3 PRESCHOOL Alexis Cole was present with three children who were 3-years-old-4-years-old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Keisha Hill was present with five children who were all 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 the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the baseboard was separating from the wall.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/24/2025
Violation
The walls located the preschool girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were 2 spots of ripped/peeling paint, measuring approximately 1x3 and 2x2 inches .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/24/2025
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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