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Lakeside Children's Academy, Inc.

Valley Park, MO · Saint Louis County
1230 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD, Valley Park, MO 63088
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Quick Facts

Capacity
149 children
Age range (listing information)
6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (636) 225-4800
1230 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD
Valley Park, MO 63088
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
000480699
License Holder
LAKESIDE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, INC.
Licensed Since
1992
License Issued
Mar 29, 2023
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
THERESA BROZ
License Conditions: 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

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About the Provider

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Every parent wants quality child care! At Lakeside, we care for your children in a clean, safe and happy environment. We treat children with the respect and dignity they deserve. We place a priority on allowing children to develop at their own stages and we foster positive experiences for them every day. Our open door policy allows parents to visit the center at anytime. This provides the peace of mind that your children's needs are being cared for in a loving atmosphere.

Hours of Operation

  • MondayOpen
  • TuesdayOpen
  • WednesdayOpen
  • ThursdayOpen
  • FridayOpen
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-06-02 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-12-17 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-07-18 SUPPLEMENTAL 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by on July, 18 2025, Director, Laura Hockensmith called CI Burnett to self report that a 3-year-old child who will be referred to Child A, was left on the playground unsupervised on July 17, 2025 at approximately 4:00 P.M for five to ten minutes.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/18/2025

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Violation: A child was left without competent supervision as evidenced by on July, 18 2025, Director, Laura Hockensmith called CI Burnett to self report that a 3-year-old child who will be referred to Child A, was left on the playground unsupervised on July 17, 2025 at approximately 4:00 P.M for five to ten minutes.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 1. states: Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

Correction Required: The facility shall provide competent supervision for each child as required.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 7/18/2025

2025-06-25 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2025-03-30 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2024-12-12 COMPLIANCE MONITORING No violations cited
2024-06-25 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Elizabeth Mesecher.

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: 6/25/2024

2024-06-11 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1 violation cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Elizabeth Mesecher.

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

2023-06-20 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-06-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-12-15 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-06-23 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-06-16 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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