DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BIG STEPS EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.

001518987

(573) 474-3292

3309 N BROWN STATION RD
COLUMBIA
MO  65202

BROWN STATION EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC



 

TEEL, AMIE

bigstepselc@outlook.com

Incorporated

JIM PARSLEY

6 WEEKS - 8 YEARS

63

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/20/2019

9:00 AM

11:42 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2369767243


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/27/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/09/1997
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/23/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/03/2000
SAMPLE FORMS 06/18/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/18/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/18/1997
POLICIES 06/18/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/08/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/08/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/09/1997
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/09/1997
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/05/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/03/2019
APPLICATION 03/05/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/03/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/22/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/26/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/23/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/23/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/08/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/08/2006
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/08/2006

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   11/10/2014



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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 6
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Hannah Hennsel.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cierra Stueber, Hanna Engelmeyer.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cynthia Sapp.
2 16 MIXED Brielle Thompson, Katie Hoek (on the playground with 8 three-to-five-year-olds, 6 two-year-olds, and 2 one-year-olds).

 
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 play space is used at the same time by children from the infant/toddler unit and preschool/school-age children as evidenced by there were 2 one-year-old children on the playground with 14 children 2-5 years of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 1. states: Outdoor play space for infants and toddlers shall be separate from that used for older children or the same space shall be used at different times. (This rule does not apply to group day care homes with a maximum of four (4) infant/toddlers or to day care centers licensed for a maximum of twenty (20) children, including no more than four (4) infant/toddlers.)
Correction Required
The facility shall provide separate play space or separate outdoor play times as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/20/2019
Violation
The required caregiver/child ratio for infant/toddlers and two-year olds was not maintained. The caregiver/child ratio was not maintained for I/T outdoors as evidenced by sixteen 1-5 year old children with 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (B) 2. states: Staff/child ratios for infant/toddlers and two (2)-year olds shall be maintained at all times.
Correction Required
Caregiver/child ratios for I/Ts and 2-year olds shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/20/2019
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver-child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 2 one-year-olds with a group of 14 children ages 1-5 years were cared for by 2 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct caregiver-child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/20/2019
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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