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

11/17/2020

12:00 PM

1:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2388053107


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 07/28/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/28/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/28/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/28/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/28/2020
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: 8
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 9
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Michelle Anderson with children ages 5 months to 1 year
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Courtney Paschen and Ariandy Vera with children ages 1 to 2 years
1 8 MIXED Crystal Morris-Perrino with children ages 4 to 5 years
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jennifer Mendenhall (director) with no children
1 10 PRESCHOOL Katie Ashlock with children age 3 years
2 15 PRESCHOOL Chrissy Dattilo and Beth Sprague with children age 4 years
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Melissa Waltrip with children age 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 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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): Elizabeth Sprague.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The daily activities for preschool did not include supervised nap or rest period.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (2) (B) 7. states: A supervised nap or rest period for preschool children after the noon meal;
Correction Required
Daily activities for preschool and school-age children shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
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