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

07/02/2019

9:36 AM

11:10 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2359463763


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
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/25/2018
APPLICATION 07/02/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/18/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/02/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/02/2019

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: 7
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 2
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 17 MIXED Preschool and School-age Ashley Smith and Macie Lunsford

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fire inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire and safety requirements for renewal.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were missing for: Macie Lunsford, Paige Godsey, and Larah Petty. Note: Provider has completed all required documents to obtain screening, but is waiting on the Section for Child Care Regulation to process.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (4) states: Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements, prior to renewal of the license.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were missing for: Ashley Smith. Note: provider has completed all required documents to obtain screening, but is waiting on the Section for Child Care Regulation to process.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (3) states: The facility owner(s), board president or chairperson, and the center director or group day care home provider, shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements, prior to renewal of the license.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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
Outdoor equipment, the wood platform with blocks, in the playground was unsafe as evidenced by : on the bottom step, the middle rung is missing, leaving a gap and exposing screws.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the wood bridge, in the playground by the playhouse was not free of loose parts as evidenced by : the 4 vertical posts are wobbly and not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 3 immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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