MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC

Facility DVN
002244324

Phone
(314) 741-0700

Physical Address
11889 BENHAM RD
ST LOUIS
MO 63138-1308

Owner
GROWING MINDS ACADEMY & DAYCARE, LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
WALLACE, DOMINIQUE MAHOGANY

E-mail Address
growingmindsacademy2010@gmail.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
VIKTORIA ZABARA

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
83

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; THIS INCLUDES ADDRESS 11897 BENHAM RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63138; 11889 BENHAM RD., ST. LOUIS, MO 63138, 50 CHILDREN, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 12-YEARS; 11897 BENHAM RD: 33 CHILDREN, 4 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS (LOWER LEVEL ONLY)

Inspection Information

Date
12/11/2025

Arrival Time
10:50 AM

Departure Time
12:51 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2505252088

Document	Document-Date
SAMPLE FORMS	09/29/2010
POLICIES	09/29/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	09/29/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/29/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	08/17/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	09/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	09/29/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	07/15/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	09/29/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	09/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE	09/29/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	09/29/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	09/29/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	10/18/2016
APPLICATION	09/04/2018
STAFF SHEET	09/04/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	10/24/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	10/24/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	12/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION	07/28/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	07/28/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	12/11/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	09/25/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	12/09/2025

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
3:00PM	4:00PM	9/10/2018
4:30PM	5:30PM	9/10/2018

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 9

Total Children 38

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Kanesha McFadden, teacher, and Mykelle Bradford, teacher, were present with eight children aged 4-months-old to 21-months-old
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Dominique Wallace, director, and Artrice Jackson Mason, teacher, were present with no children in attendance
3	19	PRESCHOOL	Judy Otey, teacher, Aphrika Dease, teacher, Charity Wallace, teacher, were present with 19 children aged 3-years-old to 5-years-old
2	11	TWO YEAR OLDS	Bryla Wallace, teacher, and Lisa Dorris, teacher, were present with 11 children aged 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

Compliance

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 12/11/2025

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

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation A vehicle used to transport children was not licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (B) states: All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Correction Required All vehicles used to transport children shall be licensed in accordance with Missouri law. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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. —

Not Observed

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Compliance