DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LEARNERS OF O'FALLON LLC

002846193

(636) 978-2694

1031 BRYAN RD
O FALLON
MO  63366-3457

LITTLE LEARNERS OF O'FALLON LLC



 

JACKSON, SHAYLA

julianajoyce84@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

49

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

2 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/20/2021

1:30 PM

3:54 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2397926449


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/01/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 09/21/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/19/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/22/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/22/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/20/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/24/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/24/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/13/2020
APPLICATION 08/13/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/09/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/09/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/22/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/07/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/07/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/07/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/07/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/09/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/09/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/21/2020
POLICIES 10/07/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/06/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 7
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cassie Harper, teacher present with 3 children ages 8 months - 23 months old.
1 10 MIXED Alyssa James, teacher, present with 10 children ages 2-3 years old (1 two year old in the group).
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shayla Jackson, Director, and Juliana Negrin, LLC Managing Member present.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Serena Jimenez, teacher and Molly McDuffy, teacher, present with 12 children ages 3-5 years old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Rachael Brockman, teacher, present with 8 children age two years old.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the wooden gate on the deck was observed with a board detached and a nail exposed as well as a loose board on the gate. A rotted railroad tie was observed around the mud area. One railroad tie was observed with rotted wood around the play structure. A soffit cover piece was detached from the building and laying on the ground.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 6" inches in the far corner of the larger playground.
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/20/2021
Violation
The walls located in the pre-k room and the 2's bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the basement door was observed with rotted exposed wood in the pre-k room and 2 year old bathroom door was observed with a hole roughly 2" inches in size.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint cans, detergent and cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked laundry room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/20/2021
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by two TV's, one located in the pre-k room and one located in the two year old room was observed sitting on top of a shelf and were not secured allowing them to easily move. Cords were accessible to children in the pre-k room near the TV.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/20/2021
Violation
Outdoor equipment, wooden PVC pipe easel, in the smaller playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the PVC pipe was cracked and detached from the wooden frame.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/20/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not submit the Clock Hour Training Reassignment form to apply current year's clock hours for the prior year. The following staff need clock hours reassigned to the previous year: Cassondra Harper needs 3.5 clock hours from 2021 applied to 2020 clock hours (start date was 7/23/2018).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (K) states: Clock hours earned to complete the previous year’s requirements shall not be applied to the current year’s clock hour requirements. Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to the OPEN Initiative to assign clock hours to the appropriate year. See Clock Hours Training Credit Reassignment form promulgated as of 2018 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to reassign current year's clock hours to the prior year.

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/20/2021
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 30-63.020 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