DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS LEARNING CENTER 11

002446400

(660) 584-8770

715 MAIN ST
HIGGINSVILLE
MO  64037-1105

LITTLE STEPS LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

SHOUDT, MELANIE JANE

LITLSTEPS@YAHOO.COM


MONICA MORGAN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/27/2019

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2372367635


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/19/2014
POLICIES 03/19/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/19/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/19/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/19/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/19/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/19/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/19/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/19/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/19/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/19/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/19/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/19/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/11/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/12/2018
APPLICATION 03/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/12/2018
STAFF SHEET 03/12/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/15/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/25/2019




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
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 ceilings located Preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 2 tiles has stains and 2 tiles were drooping.
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
10/12/2019
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wall on the south east side of the building had chipped an peeling paint.
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.

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Compliance Date
10/12/2019
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for the following staff member(s): Emily Mahnken, Samantha Banker, Danielle Hough, Amanda Walker, Melissa Boyer, Bree Nupp, Jordan Novotny, Taylor Lutgen, Bethany Chrisco, Wayne Shoudt, Melanie Shoudt.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (M) states: Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/5/2019
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 Child A and Child C did not have a current 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
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Compliance Date
10/31/2019
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 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance