DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE DEARS LEARNING CENTER

002775304

(417) 317-2550

7952 COUNTY LANE 251
WEBB CITY
MO  64870-9193

WILLIAMS, LESLIE REBECCA



 


littledearslearningcenter@gmail.com


LEAH WHITE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

29

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

10/23/2019

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2370339509


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/07/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/22/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/07/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/07/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/25/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/25/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/07/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/07/2019
POLICIES 10/07/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/23/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/07/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/07/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/22/2019
STAFF SHEET 10/07/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/01/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/23/2019
APPLICATION 05/22/2019




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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for center director: Leslie Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (J) states: The facility owner(s), board president or chairperson, all members of an LLC, 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 initial issuance of the license.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/21/2019
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for the following staff member(s): Madelyn Everitt, Carli Abts, Debbie Dame, Mariah Copher, Hailey Babbs, Jeannie Lewis, Tammy Jagaer, Derick Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (K) states: Child care staff members, as defined in section 210.1080.1(1), RSMo shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements, prior to initial issuance of the license.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/22/2019
Violation
The diagram of the facility’s indoor space was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 1. states: A sketch or diagram of the facility showing the arrangement of the rooms, including the location of toilet and hand washing facilities, the kitchen, the office and the doors. The licensing representative and the applicant shall measure the facility jointly;
Correction Required
A diagram of the facility's indoor space shall be submitted as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/30/2019
Violation
The diagram of the facility’s outdoor space was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 2. states: A sketch or diagram of the outdoor play area and placement of equipment. The licensing representative and the applicant shall measure the area jointly;
Correction Required
A diagram of the facility's outdoor space shall be submitted as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/30/2019
Violation
The facility's written policies were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 3. states: Written policies pertaining to the program goals, admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit written policies as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2019
Violation
The facility's daily schedule was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 4. states: A schedule of daily activities for each age group in care (infant/toddler, preschool and school-age);
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a daily schedule, for each age group, as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2019
Violation
The facility's sample weekly menu was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 5. states: A sample weekly menu;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a sample weekly menu as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/22/2019
Violation
The facility's equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 6. states: An itemized list of available materials and equipment to be used by children;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/23/2019
Violation
The facility's written description of child care practices was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 7. states: A written narrative description of child care practices and concepts, including discipline and guidance policies;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a written description of child care practices and concepts as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2019
Violation
The facility's staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 8. states: A staff sheet;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a staff sheet as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2019
Violation
Written policies and procedures were did not include the duties delegated to the director.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 15. states: Written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority. This shall include a statement of the kind and extent of authority and the duties delegated to the director employed to carry out the program;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit written policies and procedures, including job responsibilities, as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2019
Violation
The center director's qualifications were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 16. states: Official verification of the center director or group day care home provider's education and experience;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the center director/group day care home provider's qualifications as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/23/2019
Violation
The facility's written disaster emergency plan was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 9. states: A written disaster and emergency plan;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a disaster emergency plan as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/23/2019
Violation
The facility's lines of administrative authority were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 10. states: Lines of administrative authority;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the lines of administrative authority as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2019
Violation
The facility's written safe sleep policy was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 17. states: A written safe sleep policy, if the facility’s application includes children under twelve (12) months of age in the requested age range; and
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a safe sleep policy as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/26/2019
Violation
The facility had no evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (E) states: Prior to the granting of a license, the provider shall meet the requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that fire safety requirements have been met.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/1/2019
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 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 4".
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
10/1/2019
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by sanitation inspection has not been approved.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/23/2019
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in 4-5 year old classroom was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by sharp corners at eye level.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/1/2019
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
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
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