DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WILLIAMS ACADEMY LLC

002853050

(314) 391-5085

6814 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5315

WILLIAMS ACADEMY LLC



 

JONES, CAROLYN

williamsacademystl@yahoo.com


VIKTORIA ZABARA

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

192

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

01/21/2026

10:19 AM

12:44 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2506999620


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/26/2021
APPLICATION 08/26/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/20/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/22/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/26/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/26/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/08/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/22/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/30/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/03/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/30/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/29/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/30/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/17/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/20/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/30/2021
POLICIES 10/20/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/03/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/02/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/30/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/08/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/21/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/15/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 13
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 13
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Paris Mosley, teacher, and Kimberly Smith, teacher, were present with three children aged 18-months-old to 23-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mariah Richardson, teacher, and Aaramie Cotter, teacher, were present with four children aged 2-months-old to 8-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Aushe Belford, teacher, was present with two children aged 11-months-old to 14-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sheryl Cannamore, teacher, was present with two children aged 13-months-old to 21-months-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Carolyn Jones, director, Tamara Ajoku-Black, cook, and Nina Clark, administrator, were present with no children in attendance
1 6 PRESCHOOL Dalisa King, teacher, was present with six children aged 3-years-old
1 6 PRESCHOOL Joahanna Harris, teacher, was present with six children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL LaShonna Dumka, teacher, was present with ten children aged 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Danannette Yarbrough, teacher, was present with eight 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The equipment list did not contain a list of equipment as required in 5 CSR 25-500.092.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Maranda McCain-Calvin 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 PS classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one of the ceiling tiles is drooping.
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

Violation
The observed surface area under play structure with seven slides, and the climbing wall, from which a child might fall consists of asphalt.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

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
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Dalisa King, Tamara Ajoku-Black
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Dalisa King.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Jasmine Lerouge (rec'd 08/19/2025), Kenisha Williams (Rec'd 12/15/25), Kimberly Smith (added 08/18/25).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Arryona Mayhew (rec'd 11/24/25), Dalisa King (added 12/15/25) did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Joahanna Harris, Kiyrah Sykes, Dalisa King(rec'd 01/21/26), Tamara Ajoku-Black as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The medical examination report on file for Paris Mosley was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Paris Mosley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Chioma Onyekere (Rec'd 09/24/25), Gabrielle Rucker (rec'd 11/10/25), LaShonna Dumka (rec'd 11/10/25), Larry Wilkes Jr. (rec'd 08/19/25),Kayonie Morris (Rec'd 09/24/25), Cobe Frazier (rec'd 08/19/25),Aushe Belford (rec'd 11/25/25), Mariah Richardson (Rec'd 09/24/25), Joahanna Harris (added 12/15/25), Kiyrah Sykes (added 12/15/25), Dalisa King (added 12/15/25), Tamara Ajoku-Black (added 12/15/25), Arryona Mayhew (added 12/15/25).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 03/31/2025.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by one child's file did not have the authorization for emergency care .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by the disposal container was not airtight.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
One 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
One 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' name 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/21/2026
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Joahanna Harris.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Aaramie Cotter, Arryona Mayhew.
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
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