DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WILLIAMS ACADEMY LLC

002853050

(314) 391-5085

6814 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-5315

WILLIAMS ACADEMY LLC



 

JONES, CAROLYN

williamsacademystl@yahoo.com


VIKTORIA ZABARA

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

192

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

05/20/2026

8:00 AM

9:57 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2513696909


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/26/2021
APPLICATION 08/26/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/20/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/22/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/26/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/26/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/08/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/22/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/30/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/03/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/30/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/29/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/30/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/17/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/20/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/30/2021
POLICIES 10/20/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/03/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/02/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/04/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/08/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/21/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/15/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 12
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Veronica Prete, teacher, was present with two children aged 7-months-old and 7-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Aushe Belford, teacher, was present with two children aged 8-months-old to 12-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sheryl Cannamore, teacher, was present with two children aged 17-months-old to 27-months-old
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kimberly Smith, teacher, was present with one child aged 19-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Carolyn Jones, director, and Shawn Levi, teacher, were present with no children in attendance
1 6 PRESCHOOL LaShonna Dumka, teacher, was present with six children aged 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 5 PRESCHOOL Chioma Onyekere, teacher, was present with five children aged 3-years-old
1 4 PRESCHOOL Joahanna Harris, teacher, was present with four children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 1 SCHOOL AGE Nina Clark, administrative assistant, was present with one child aged 5-years-old
1 7 SCHOOL AGE Gabrielle Rucker, teacher, was present with seven children aged 5-years-old to 8-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Danannette Yarbrough, teacher, was present with seven children all aged 2-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
The ceilings located in the back School-Age program, in the PS/4B (added 05/20/26) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are four lights with missing light covers, four ceiling tiles above the window to the left of the exit door have visible water damage in that water stains observed, one tile is broken (added 05/20/26) .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the School-Age classroom, in the Infant 1 (added 05/20/26), in the PS/3A (added 05/20/26) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there are two areas with chipping dried crumbled spackling above the window and below the window to the right, the area near the baseboard to the left of the sink has excessive peeling white paint and the end of baseboard is detached next to the door on the same wall (added 05/20/26), detached baseboard to the left behind the door between PS/3A and PS/3B (added 05/20/26).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the School-Age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by to the left of the door to the storage there is a cracked misplaced tile .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the hand wash sink was not working.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/20/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by excessive overgrown greens including vines, and bushes observed along the fence line to the right of the building in the back.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The observed surface area under play structure with seven slides, and the climbing wall, from which a child might fall consists of asphalt.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Chioma Onyekere (Rec'd 09/24/25), Gabrielle Rucker (rec'd 11/10/25), LaShonna Dumka (rec'd 11/10/25), Larry Wilkes Jr. (rec'd 08/19/25),Kayonie Morris (Rec'd 09/24/25), Cobe Frazier (rec'd 08/19/25),Aushe Belford (rec'd 11/25/25), Mariah Richardson (Rec'd 09/24/25), Joahanna Harris (rec'd 02/19/2026), Kiyrah Sykes (added 12/15/25), Dalisa King (added 12/15/25), Tamara Ajoku-Black (rec'd 02/19/2026), Arryona Mayhew (rec'd 04/15/2026).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
5/20/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.
Correction Required
Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance