DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEM ACADEMY, LLC

002889610

(816) 985-0998

12416 S US HIGHWAY 71
GRANDVIEW
MO  64030-1733

STEM ACADEMY, LLC

7020 W 124TH ST APT 2015
LEAWOOD
KS  66209-2839

CORNLEY, LATASHA

stemacademyllc@gmail.com


JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/08/2025

2:16 PM

3:38 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2501571868


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/29/2023
APPLICATION 11/18/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/30/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/30/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/10/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/04/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/24/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/24/2023
POLICIES 04/24/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/24/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/24/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/10/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/25/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/03/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/25/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/04/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/05/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/29/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/20/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/10/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/10/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/08/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ages 21 months and 23 months with Julia Edmonds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE LaTasha Cornley, Director
1 7 PRESCHOOL ages 3-5 with Danisha Hines
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS with ArRion Wright and Taylor Dean

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 equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/8/2025
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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Danna Lopez 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located in the girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one stained ceiling tile.
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
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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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: LaTasha Cornley needs 4 more hours and Ar'Rion Wright needs 6 more hours (in compliance 10/8/25).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 1/7/25.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/8/2025
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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
two 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
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Compliance Date
6/2/2025
Violation
two child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
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Compliance Date
6/2/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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