DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

M.EL.K ACADEMY 2.0

003165042

(314) 986-6682

6114 W FLORISSANT AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63136-4932

M.EL.K ACADEMY II LLC



 

WILLIAMS, KIANIE MICHELL

MELKACADEMYSTL@GMAIL.COM


BRITTNEY RALPH

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

15

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/18/2026

12:50 PM

1:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2518309433


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/30/2026
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/20/2026
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/15/2026
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/20/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/30/2026
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/20/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/30/2026
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/17/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/03/2026
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/20/2026
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/30/2026
POLICIES 03/30/2026
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/30/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/30/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/30/2026
STAFF SHEET 03/30/2026
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/01/2026
LICENSING ORIENTATION 03/30/2026
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/01/2026
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/03/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/12/2026
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/25/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/04/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 1
Total Children 2
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 PRESCHOOL Staff member, Porche Lashley was present with two children aged 3-years-old and 4-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
Not Observed
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 there were overgrown weeds and plants located in the play space along the fence.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: glass cleaner and disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom under the cabinet.
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
8/18/2026
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
Compliance
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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were not accessible at all times as evidenced by there was only one staff member present during the inspection and could not leave to obtain the files from downstairs without leaving the children unsupervised.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (7) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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