DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HATTIE'S LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY, LLC

002544189

(573) 609-2216

1871 SPEEDWAY DR
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-8307

HATTIE'S LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY, LLC

1871 SPEEDWAY DR
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-8307

MOORE, SUREEKA SHANELL

hlsacademy1871@gmail.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

BIRTH - 13 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/12/2018

2:20 PM

3:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2339565456


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/30/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/28/2017
STAFF SHEET 11/28/2017
APPLICATION 11/09/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/04/2015
POLICIES 12/04/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/04/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/21/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/30/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/30/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/15/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/11/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/30/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/12/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/12/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/12/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/12/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/12/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/12/2015
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/30/2017




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
2 16 PRESCHOOL

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner, board president or chairperson, or his/her designee was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (R) states: The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of the facility owner(s), or the board president or chairperson, or his/her designee shall be posted prominently near the license.
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner/board president/chairperson/designee shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/31/2018
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen is accessible to children, and the front office.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/12/2018
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlets in the empty room in the back were uncovered.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/31/2018
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer, bleach, dishwashing soap, batteries, mop bucket with standing water, shave gel, black trashbag full of trash, trashbag full of clothing, metal dolly, brooms, mops, . The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen and room outside of the kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/12/2018
Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/12/2018
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the table in the school room, in in the back room was not in good condition as evidenced by as the leg is broken and the table falls over.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by a yellow hula hoop laying on the water fountain in the hallway was broken/cracked .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/12/2018
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 10 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, nap mats, in the preschool room and in the hallway was not in good condition as evidenced by they were torn and had exposed foam which is not easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/12/2018
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for documentation of 12 clock hours of annual training were not met as evidenced by there were insufficient training documents on file. The staff listed need the following documentation: Lakisha Humphrey needs 1.5 hours for 2017 and LeeQwaisha Moore needs 2 hours for 2017.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each year of employment in training which is approved by the department in - health, safety, nutrition, guidance and discipline, appropriate activities and learning experiences for children, positive communication and interaction with parents, planning and setting up an appropriate environment for children, professional and administrative practices, or other child related areas.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child preschool (2 preschool age children) years of age was in the I/T room with 3 (under the age of 2 years) children in attendance.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (5) (B) states: The infant/toddler unit shall not care for children older than two (2) years unless the total number of children in attendance at the time is four (4) or fewer.
Correction Required
A child older than 2 years shall not be in the I/T unless the total number of children in attendance is four or fewer.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/12/2018
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Not Observed