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

08/04/2026

8:10 AM

9:02 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2517435692


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 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Destiny Wilson was in attendance with five children ages 3-months-old through 20-months-old. All children were outside during the time of the inspection.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Taylor Dames (owner/operator) was present during the inspection but did not count in child/staff ratio.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Staff: Mya DeRoy was in attendance with nine children ages 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Samantha Hood was in attendance with seven children all ages 2-years-old. All children were outside at the time of the inspection.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there was no outlet cover on the outlet in the 2-year-old classroom to the right of the teachers desk.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/4/2026
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Compliance
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
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