DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPPING STONES ACADEMY, LLC

002623647

(417) 848-1910

975 N LINDSEY AVE
REPUBLIC
MO  65738-1216

LITTLE STEPPING STONES ACADEMY, LLC

3002 E COLONIAL CT
REPUBLIC
MO  65738-9162

SPURGEON, LACEY NICOLE

lisa@lssacacemyllc.com


BILLIE RUSSELL

BIRTH - 7 YEARS

64

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/14/2019

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/09/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/11/2017
APPLICATION 05/09/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/26/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/26/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/26/2017
STAFF SHEET 07/26/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/26/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/18/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/20/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 10/27/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/05/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/26/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/26/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/26/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/09/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/07/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/07/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/09/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/09/2017




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
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 walls located in the preschool room (Lisa's room) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint in two (2) places.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/10/2019
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by the facility was using crock pots to cook food instead of cooking food on/in the stove/oven.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/10/2019
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by there was no liner in the infant/toddler diaper trash can and the trash can had no lid .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/10/2019
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by caregivers were warming an infant bottle in the hand wash sink. .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/10/2019
Violation
The walls located in the kitchen by the dish washer was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and the wall could be pushed in.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/10/2019
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6. states: Caregivers changing diapers shall wash their hands with soap and running water each time after changing a child's diaper.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/10/2019
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by staff and children's records were in the locked office were the director did not have access to.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (16) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/10/2019
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.
Compliance