DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY LLC

002814397

(314) 261-4446

5485 UNION BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63115-1456

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY LLC

16403 HAMPDEN PL
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-3394

CUFFIE, MARGO

bigadventuresacademy1@gmail.com


ELIZABETH TILLINGER

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

34

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/20/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2510097289


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/30/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/30/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/30/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/15/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/15/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/30/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/15/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/15/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/23/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/30/2024
POLICIES 05/30/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/30/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/30/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/27/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/30/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 05/30/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/15/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/15/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/12/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/28/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/12/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/12/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/12/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/20/2025
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/08/2025




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
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately seven inches tall along the bottom of the fence where the two fence gates close. This is on the right side of the back of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/19/2026
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately six inches wide in between each metal fence slat across an 8 feet portion of the back of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/19/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were two electrical wires hanging along the brick wall located on the right side of the playground that were accessible to children.
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
3/19/2026
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
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
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