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

08/06/2026

11:28 AM

12:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2517604779


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 04/28/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/28/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/06/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/27/2026
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/12/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/12/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/06/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/26/2026
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/08/2025




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 3
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jade Green, teacher present with three children age 12-months-old to 24-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Margo Wilson, director present with zero children
1 3 PRESCHOOL Sharaina Jones, teacher present with three children age 3-years-old to 5-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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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