DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART START LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002038897

(636) 462-7678

80 BUSINESS PARK DR
TROY
MO  63379-2819

SMART START LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 


superstaracademy2026@gmail.com


AMY MITCHELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/28/2026

2:26 PM

3:13 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

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DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 08/10/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/03/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/02/2008
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/02/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/02/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/18/2007
POLICIES 07/13/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/27/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/27/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/03/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/22/2007
APPLICATION 06/22/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/02/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/05/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/01/2006
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/09/2007
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/26/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/28/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/28/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/28/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/01/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   6:00PM   12/11/2008



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 4
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Samantha Knudsen was in attendance with three children ages 3-months-old through 20-months-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Staff: Mya DeRoy and Samantha Hood were in attendance with 13 children ages 3-years-old through 6-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Taylor Dames (Director) was in attendance with eight children all aged 2-years-old. Bailey Niswonger is the normal classroom teacher. She was absent due to being hospitalized. Taylor Dames filled in on an emergency basis.

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
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/29/2026
Violation
The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a large whole 2 inches wide and 1 inch long hole just inside the entrance door on the left side one foot above the floor.
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
7/28/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director was not approved as evidenced by Shanna McElroy, the previous approved director, has left the facility and there is no approved director.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be an adult who is responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
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 immunization status report 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
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Compliance Date
7/1/2026
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
Compliance
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