DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY, INC.

001856353

(636) 926-9881

5935 S HIGHWAY 94
WELDON SPRING
MO  63304-5611

LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY, INC.



 

MENDENHALL, JENNIFER LYNN

kidsfirstatlla@yahoo.com

Incorporated

LEATRICE L DIXON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

13 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 23 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/28/2020

9:00 AM

11:50 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2383232255


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/07/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 04/30/2004
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/30/2004
POLICIES 04/30/2004
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/30/2004
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/30/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/30/2004
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/09/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/26/2004
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/26/2004
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/30/2004
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/30/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/30/2004
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/21/2020
APPLICATION 02/03/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/28/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/28/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/28/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/20/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/07/2006
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/02/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/28/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 11
Total Children 52
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Pam Brown with children ages 7 months to 1 year
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stacey Little and Elizabeth Hotz with children ages 1 year
1 10 MIXED Michelle Anderson with children ages 2 to 3 years (2 children are are 2 years)
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jennifer Mendenhall (director), Susan Stohr (Board President) and Melissa Waltripp (cook/floater) with no children
2 13 PRESCHOOL Victoria Minard and Christina Datillo with children ages 4 to 5 years
1 14 SCHOOL AGE Crystal Morris with children ages 5 to 7 years
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Alyssa Uro with children ages 2 years

 
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/28/2020
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 no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/28/2020
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 4.50 inches.
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

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by there is no door or gate to the kitchen. Children could have unattended access to the kitchen when no staff member is present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/28/2020
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by soft foam block in the infant room are frayed and unable to be sanitized.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/28/2020
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written policies did not contain information pertaining to safe sleep practices for children less than 1 year of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (1) states: The provider shall establish, implement and maintain written policies pertaining to the program goals, admission, safe sleep practices for children less than one (1) year of age, care and discharge of children and shall provide a copy to the parent(s) at the time of enrollment.
Correction Required
The provider's written policies shall be provided to the parent(s) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 210.115. 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