MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
M.EL.K ACADEMY III

Facility DVN
002551733

Phone
(314) 736-4300

Physical Address
6100 MADISON AVE
BERKELEY
MO 63134-2104

Owner
KIDZ OF JOY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
SMITH, VICTORIA DANYELLE

E-mail Address
kidzofjoystl@yahoo.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
CHARMEL WILLIAMS

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

Capacity
99

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; THIS LICENSE INCLUDES 6104, 6106, AND 6108 MADISON AVENUE; 6100-6104 MADISON-AGE 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS-MAX CAPACITY 60 CHILDREN; 6106 MADISON-AGE 6 WEEKS THROUGH 35 MONTHS-MAX CAPACITY 24 CHILDREN; 6108 MADISON AVENUE-AGE 5 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS-MAX CAPACITY 20 CHILDREN

Inspection Information

Date
02/02/2026

Arrival Time
11:00 AM

Departure Time
1:13 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2507611213

Document	Document-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	10/27/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE	10/01/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	08/19/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	10/01/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	04/22/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	10/01/2015
POLICIES	10/01/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	10/01/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	10/01/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	08/09/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	04/22/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	04/29/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	10/01/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	04/29/2016
SAMPLE FORMS	10/01/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	12/14/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	12/14/2017
APPLICATION	02/02/2021
STAFF SHEET	02/02/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION	11/21/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/20/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST	02/02/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION	02/02/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	02/02/2026

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 10

Total Children 47

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ariana Williams and Samantha Hobson Caregivers were present with eight children, ages 4-months-old to 12-months-old
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Victoria Smith Director, Miyasa Jackson Assistant, and Christine White Caregivers were present without children
2	19	PRESCHOOL	LaKendra Brison and Brandi Walker Caregivers were present with nineteen children, ages 3-years-old
2	12	PRESCHOOL	Kianie Williams and Odyssey Jackson Caregivers were present with twelve children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Donyae Moore Caregiver was 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

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

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Ariana Williams. 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 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. —

Compliance

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

Compliance