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


BETHANY C DUCKWORTH

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/19/2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/26/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/26/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/05/2021
APPLICATION 10/03/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/26/2022
STAFF SHEET 11/01/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/24/2021
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
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/19/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/19/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/13/2012

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: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the main room on the west wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by quarter size hole in wall with peeling paint and drywall along with same conditions in southwest corner of room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
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Compliance Date
7/14/2022
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 9-7-2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/14/2022
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
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
Compliance
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