DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ROYAL HEARTS ACADEMY LLC

003002806

(314) 349-2620

6829 VIRGINIA AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-2712

ROYAL HEARTS ACADEMY LLC



 

TURMAN, DIAMON NATRICE

royalheartsacademy@yahoo.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/09/2025

2:23 PM

3:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2505102007


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/13/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/13/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/13/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/13/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/13/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/13/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/13/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/08/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/17/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/24/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/20/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/17/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 09/20/2023
POLICIES 08/17/2023
APPLICATION 04/30/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/11/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/19/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/11/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/28/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/28/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/16/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/28/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/04/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/04/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS LLC Member, Gabrielle Davis and teacher, Jada Bastor was present with seven children ages ranging between 6-months-old to 2-years-old. There were four children under the age of 2-years-old present.
2 12 MIXED Teachers, Andrea Harris and Starkeisha Tate were present with 12 children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 5-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
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by there was a total of 21 children present during the time of the inspection, and this facility is only licensed for 20.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/9/2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Gabrielle Davis, Sandra Joy, Andrea William, Jennifer Davis, Tony Davis, Starkeisha Tate and Diamon Turman 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
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: Gabrielle Davis needs 3.5 hours, Sandra Joy needs 5 hours and Diamon Turman needs 12 hours. As of 12/4/2025 Diamon Turman is the only one who needs clock hours for 2024, she needs 11.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children, ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old with ten 2-year-olds, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/9/2025
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sandra Joy, Starkeisha Tate, Andrea Williams, Jennifer Davis .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed