DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING TREE DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

002919748

(314) 832-2218

6817 GRAVOIS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-1127

LEARNING TREE DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC

6817 GRAVOIS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63116-1127

DAVIS, JACQUELINE SANDRAY

learningtreechilddc@gmail.com


ELIZABETH TILLINGER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

47

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE I/T UNIT FOR 6819 GRAVOIS AVENUE; 31 CHILDREN AGE 2 YEARS TO 12 YEARS FOR 6817 GRAVOIS AVENUE; THIS LICENSE TO INCLUDE 6819 GRAVOIS AVENUE
 
Inspection Information

03/03/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2509175284


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/03/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/03/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/03/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/17/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/04/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/04/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/05/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/09/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/09/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/09/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/09/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/09/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/09/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/13/2021
APPLICATION 05/03/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/01/2024
POLICIES 07/11/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/03/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/06/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/11/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/21/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/21/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/29/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/29/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2025




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.

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 unlocked deep-freezer. The item(s) was/were located in the hallway to the outdoor playspace from the infant/toddler unit.
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
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Compliance Date
11/19/2025
Violation
The prohibition to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway for children was not followed as evidenced by the gate that separates the kitchen from the walkway to the outdoor playspace was broken and not bolted to the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (F) states: Kitchens shall not be used for napping or as passageways for children.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall not allow children to use the kitchen for napping or as a passageway.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/30/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wooden lattice blocking the red railing by the stairs had three broken stakes that were splintering and the wooden board around the A/C unit by the preschool/school-age side had four rusty nails that were sticking out of the board.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/19/2025
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
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
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 Kristal Davis, Jacqueline Davis, Eloise Butler, and Armond Boone. As of October 28, criminal background check results are still required for Eloise Butler and Armond Boone.
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
2/20/2026
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