DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY 3 LLC

002957260

(314) 925-8764

5516 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63109-3212

BIG ADVENTURE'S ACADEMY 3 LLC

16403 HAMPDEN PL
FLORISSANT
MO  63034-3394

SMITH, ROBIN NASHA

bigadventuresacademy3@gmail.com


LAUREN A LEON

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

63

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/05/2026

9:12 AM

12:43 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2518067618


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/07/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/01/2026
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/13/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/11/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/11/2022
POLICIES 08/11/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/10/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/29/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/11/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/16/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/11/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/10/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/10/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/10/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/10/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 08/10/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/11/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/02/2026
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/30/2022
STAFF SHEET 08/05/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/26/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/05/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/05/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/07/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/05/2026

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   12/19/2022



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 7
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Zakia Qayomi, teacher present with four children age 12-months-old to 24-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ahlam Alsadoon, teacher present with two children age 10-months-old to 12-months-old.
2 10 MIXED Lashonda Cannamore, teacher and Shika Alzubaidi, teacher present with ten children age 2-years-old to 3-years-old with four children age 2-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Robin Smith, director and Margo Wilson, LLC Member present with zero children.
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Shametrus Spearman, teacher present with eleven children age 5-years-old to 9-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a board on the playground gate is loose creating exposed nails to poke through at the child's level.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/5/2026
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/5/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: comet cleaner, off bug spray, windex, stem bug killer,, and stainless steel cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in an open cabinet next to the children restroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/5/2026
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet covers missing in the preschool classroom.
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
8/5/2026
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
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Margo Wilson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Robin Smith.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by attendance submitted to the department for Robin Smith displays different times for the week of 5/18/26 and does not reflect the times present at the facility for that week.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Robin Smith and Shametrus Spearman.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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