MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
BIG STEPS EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.

Facility DVN
001518987

Phone
(573) 474-3292

Physical Address
3309 N BROWN STATION RD
COLUMBIA
MO 65202

Owner
BROWN STATION EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
TEEL, AMIE

E-mail Address
bigstepselc@outlook.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JOY LYNN NICHOLS

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 8 YEARS

Capacity
63

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
07/19/2022

Arrival Time
9:20 AM

Departure Time
10:40 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2427377422

Document	Document-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION	04/26/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	05/18/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	05/18/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION	05/18/2022
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
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
STAFF SHEET	05/03/2019
APPLICATION	03/05/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	06/24/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	03/30/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION	06/18/1997

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap 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 9

Total Children 40

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	children ages 18 months to 23 months; Alexia Hicks
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	children ages 2 months to 6 months; Sarah Robinette
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	children ages 14 months to 18 months; Janice Gorham and Agedria Kelly
2	16	MIXED	children ages three to eight; Ashley McGinley and Ashley Lynch
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Amie Teel, facility director and Candace Adkins, assistant director
1	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Ciara Steuber

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Correction Required The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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

Compliance

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 25-500.162 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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Criminal background check results were not on file for Alexia Hicks. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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