DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY

002340390

(573) 783-2541

1723 MADISON 250
FREDERICKTOWN
MO  63645-8452

SMITH, ASHLEY DAWN



 

SMITH, ASHLEY DAWN

ashleyd_smith@hotmail.com


KATHY HARRIS

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

01/17/2019

12:08 PM

1:18 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2348531238


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/31/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/31/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/11/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/15/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/15/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/31/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/31/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/11/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 02/13/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 07/31/2015
POLICIES 08/11/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/25/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/15/2015
APPLICATION 07/18/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/18/2017
STAFF SHEET 07/18/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/25/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/15/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/02/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   9/15/2015



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 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 18 PRESCHOOL

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 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 : the liner is protruding from the mulch on the path leading to the bridge.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured (varied between 4"-6") at the bottom of the white fence that is connected to the building.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, the tire climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 5/30/18.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules.
Not Observed