DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A STEP ABOVE, L.L.C.

001814924

(816) 532-3104

303 N HWY 169
SMITHVILLE
MO  64089

A STEP ABOVE, L.L.C.

704 QUINCY
SMITHVILLE
MO  64089

UPTEGROVE, HEIDI ROSE

astepabove.smithville@gmail.com


JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

71

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 42 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHO NAP
 
Inspection Information

10/08/2019

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2365186352


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 01/04/2005
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/14/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/04/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/27/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/12/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/04/2005
POLICIES 01/12/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/12/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/12/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/12/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/12/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/04/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/04/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/24/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/10/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/29/2017
APPLICATION 11/08/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/09/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/13/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/12/2005
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/15/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/29/2018




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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash along the fence line on the preschool playground and grass in need of mowing (has not been able to mow due to excessive rain).
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
6/5/2019
Violation
The ceilings located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tile where the roof leaked. Roof to be replaced in the near future, according to director.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/8/2019
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 4 child(ren).
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
6/5/2019
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
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance