DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JOY & GLADNESS CHILDREN ACADEMY LLC

002909517

(573) 353-8323

2500 COUNTRY CLUB DR STE B
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-1190

JOY & GLADNESS CHILDREN ACADEMY LLC



 

MCCALEB, LAKAISHA

joyandgladness2@gmail.com


ALLA GERASIMOVA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

53

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

15 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/13/2026

1:15 PM

2:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2511394530


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/23/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/14/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/14/2022
POLICIES 01/11/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/11/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/11/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/01/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/03/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/28/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/15/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/28/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/15/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/15/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 09/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/10/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/23/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/11/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/10/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/20/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/20/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/08/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   11/23/2022
  6:45AM   7:15AM   11/23/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 2
Total Children 4
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Mildred Campbell present with two infants ages 5 and 6 month old.
1 2 MIXED Caregiver Cornelius Thompson present with two children, including one 2 years old and one 3 years old children.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in infant/toddler classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by large red splash that looked like ketchup or paint on the right side from the outside door.
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
4/13/2026
Violation
The floors located in all five classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by there were trash, small particles of paper, paper towels, dust and dirt, sticky spots from food, squished fruit.
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
4/13/2026
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in all five classrooms and hallway , near the outside doors and in corners.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/13/2026
Violation
Emergency numbers for the police, fire department, and ambulance were not posted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 11. states: Telephone numbers for the police, fire department, ambulance and other emergency telephone numbers shall be posted near the telephone.
Correction Required
Emergency numbers shall be posted near the telephone.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/13/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/13/2026
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/13/2026
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 7 inches between the fence and a broken gate on the preschool playground.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by used paper towels, candy wrappers, food wrapping paper were found on the preschool playground presenting contamination hazards to the 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
4/13/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing/rocking chair . There were two six month old children who were asleep in swings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/13/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by a teacher was supervising three children in the bathroom while seven other children were left in a classroom unsupervised. .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/13/2026
Violation
Provider was not alert to various needs of the child as evidenced by Chennelle Fitch was observed not attending to a crying child who tripped over the blanket. She set on the chair and talked with the child from the chair, without getting up, getting to the child, helping the child get up and stop crying.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 3. states: Caregivers shall be alert to various needs of the child such as thirst, hunger, diaper change, fear of or aggression by other children, and the need for attention.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be alert to various need of the child.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed