DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BIG STEPS EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.

001518987

(573) 474-3292

3309 N BROWN STATION RD
COLUMBIA
MO  65202

BROWN STATION EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.



 

TEEL, AMIE

bigstepselc@outlook.com

Incorporated

JIM PARSLEY

6 WEEKS - 8 YEARS

63

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/20/2021

9:00 AM

11:57 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2405175821


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/27/1997
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/09/1997
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/23/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/03/2000
SAMPLE FORMS 06/18/1997
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/18/1997
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/09/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/18/1997
POLICIES 06/18/1997
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/08/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/08/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/09/1997
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/09/1997
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/24/2021
STAFF SHEET 05/03/2019
APPLICATION 03/05/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/24/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/29/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/30/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/23/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/23/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/08/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/08/2006
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/08/2006
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/24/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/24/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/18/1997

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   11/10/2014



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Eva Charlick was supervising 4 children 6 weeks through 12 months of age.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kelsey Neal was supervising 4 children 12-18 months of age.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Yarlisa Otero was supervising 4 children 18 months through 2 years of age including 1 two-year-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Candace Adkins also present in lieu of director, Amie Teel.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Isaiah Jackson-Post and Ashley Lynch were supervising 14 preschool children 3-5 years of age.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Ciara Stueber was supervising 6 two-year-olds.

 
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 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 the resilient material used is unapproved in that there was none present under the child swing in the infant-toddler/2 year old playground and there was only grass under the infant/toddler swings.
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
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
Outdoor equipment, the gate in the fence between the infant-toddler/2 year old playground and preschool playground, in that area was in disrepair and was unsafe as evidenced by its latch and hinges needed to be repaired and realignerd.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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