DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.

002504472

(314) 432-2841

10106 OLD OLIVE STREET RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63141-5908

EARLY EXPLORERS ACADEMY INC.



 

LEWIS, LATANYA D

latanya.eea@outlook.com

Incorporated

ADDISON P BAKER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/19/2026

9:05 AM

10:55 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2508505860


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/14/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/12/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/14/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/14/2014
POLICIES 11/14/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/08/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/14/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/14/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/19/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/19/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/16/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/15/2017
APPLICATION 11/14/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/12/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/04/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/22/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/05/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/28/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/17/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/12/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/05/2026




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 14
Total Children 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, Tiffani-Amber Wilson, present with four children ages 19-months-old to 20-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher, LaTia Taylor, present with four children ages 20-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Charity Gillespie and Yennifer Peraza, present with six children ages 5-months-old to 8-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers, Sayda Deras Gusman and Chirapinya Kidera, present with five children ages 12-months-old to 19-months-old.
2 13 MIXED Teachers, Kaliska Newson and Imonie Peebles, present with 13 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. Eleven 2-year-olds were present.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director LaTanya Lewis, cook Jasmine Johnson, and teacher Monica Poynter present with zero children in attendance.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Maria Hall, present with nine children all ages 3-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Raveen Turner, present with 10 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Teacher, Kesha Fourman, present with 10 children ages 4-years-old to 5-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one glue trap. The item(s) was/were located in the infant classroom under the crib where children could crawl and reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/19/2026
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 crib mattress/pad was not in good condition in that one mattress had tears on the corners.
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
2/19/2026
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
Compliance
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
Not Observed
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