DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS DAYCARE

002278600

(573) 985-3222

505 S MAIN
NEW LONDON
MO  63459

THOMPSON, RHONDA MAE

PO BOX 293
NEW LONDON
MO  63459

THOMPSON, RHONDA MAE

RTHOMPSON1124@YAHOO.COM


CHRISTINA BRUCE

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/26/2022

12:45 PM

1:59 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2417375013


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/19/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/19/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/13/2012
APPLICATION 10/03/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/01/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/15/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/08/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/08/2011
POLICIES 11/01/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/15/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 03/15/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/17/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/17/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/30/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/10/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/10/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/05/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/26/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/26/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/26/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/24/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   8/22/2012
  7:00AM   8:00AM   8/22/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 4
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 17 MIXED Group Home Staff present were Courtney Britt, Olivia Speagle, Cheyanna Miller 5 children ages 6 months, 3 months, 7 months , 1 year, 1 year,. 12 children ages 2 to 5 2 children age 2 and 10 children age 3 to 5
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rhonda Thompson child care provider

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by five children under the age of two were observed in care and the license is limited to 4 children under the age of two.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (18) states: The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Conditions specified on the license were not met as evidenced by five children under the age of two were observed in care and the license is limited to 4 children under the age of two.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (19) states: All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license and conditions of any variance granted.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 5 children, ages 3 months to 1 year old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a written diet plan for each infant and toddler as evidenced by the written diet plan was not updated for a child in that were not completed on children over 12 months of age .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (B) states: The written diet plan for each infant/toddler shall be followed. The parent(s) shall update the plan according to the individual needs of the child until they grant permission in writing for the child to eat table foods.
Correction Required
A written diet plan shall be on file for each infant/toddler, updated as needed and followed by caregivers.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 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