DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY LLC

002341522

(314) 867-7676

2303 CHAMBERS RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-5501

CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY LLC



 

BANKS, KATHRYN MECHELLE

childrenschoiceacademystl@gmail.com


CHARMEL WILLIAMS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

73

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS LICENSE ALSO INCLUDES 2309 CHAMBERS ROAD
 
Inspection Information

12/03/2025

9:16 AM

12:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2504672073


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/16/2009
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/20/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/20/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/10/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/10/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/10/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/10/2012
POLICIES 07/10/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/20/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/20/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/10/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/20/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/20/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/10/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/27/2016
APPLICATION 09/13/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/27/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/27/2016
STAFF SHEET 10/27/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/16/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/17/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/03/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/03/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/07/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/17/2025




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 11
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sharon Dillingham and Cassandra Nash Caregivers were present with seven children, ages 12-months-old to 18-months-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ida Murphy and Rickelle Tillman Caregiivers were present with five children, ages 5-months-old, 7-months-old, 11-months-old and two 12-months-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Michelle Davis Caregiver, Dana Davis and Beloune Davis Cooks were present without children
1 5 PRESCHOOL Quiana Haskin Caregiver was present with five children, ages 5-years-old
1 6 PRESCHOOL Tashiona Streeter Caregiver was present with six children, ages 3-years-old
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Goldie McKinley and NaKya Gershim Caregivers were present with eight children, ages 2-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2025
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the child care provider(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (A) states: The child care provider(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the provider shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2025
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (B) states: Facility owner(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2025
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2025
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2025
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2025
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and 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, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
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
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