DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MORNING STAR ACADEMY WEST LLC

003019254

(314) 745-9134

6523 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63130-2643

MORNING STAR ACADEMY WEST LLC



 

STEVENSON, VERONICA MARY

morningstaracademywest@gmail.com


ADDISON P BAKER

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

17

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/24/2025

9:30 AM

10:47 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2504324762


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/18/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/04/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/30/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/09/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/30/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/09/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/18/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/30/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/20/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/30/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/24/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/15/2024
POLICIES 11/30/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/24/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/24/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/18/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/15/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/07/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/04/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/18/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/14/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 4
Total Children 10
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Kierra Parott, present with two children ages 7-months-old to 12-months-old.
1 8 MIXED Teacher R'Monie Minon, present with eight children ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old with four 2-year-old's.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Veronica Stevenson and LLC Member Malikah Johnson present with zero children in attendance.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two glue traps. The item(s) was/were located under the diaper changing table and in the kitchen area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/24/2025
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the floor vent located by the diapering table was covered in a visible layer of dust and dirt.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6-inches and located at the rear of the playground under the lattice.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: R'Monie Minon needs .5 hours.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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