DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ONE STEP AHEAD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, L.L.C.

001896097

(816) 364-5437

3712 PACIFIC ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64507-2258

ONE STEP AHEAD EARLY LEARNING CENTER, L.L.C.



 

BRINTON, TIFFANY SERINA

tbrinton78@gmail.com


MICHELLE RENEE TRUSSELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/10/2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/10/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/09/2022
POLICIES 08/09/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/13/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/21/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/13/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/02/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/20/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/13/2005
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/21/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/21/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/21/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/28/2013
APPLICATION 08/29/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/28/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/28/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/14/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/05/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/14/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The written policies did not include a description of the facility's child care practices and concepts.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (C) 3. states: Narrative description of child care practices and concepts;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit updated written policies to include a description of child care practices and concepts.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The schedule of daily activities was not submitted for each age group, specifically Infant room, Pre-toddler room, Toddler 1 room & Toddler 2 room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (D) states: A schedule of daily activities for each age group in care (infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age);
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a daily schedule for all ages of children in care.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (F) states: An itemized list of available materials and equipment to be used by children;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list that ensures the home has the required amount of equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (4) (K) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (5) states: Prior to the granting of a license, the provider shall meet the requirements of 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
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 infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were zero diapering table(s) for 8 I/T.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (B) states: Facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall have one (1) diapering table for every group of eight (8) infant/toddlers and one (1) diapering table for every group of sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/9/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written emergency plan did not include plans for evacuation from the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) 2. states: Evacuation from the facility in the event of a disaster or an emergency that could cause damage to the facility or pose a hazard to the staff and children;
Correction Required
Facility emergency plan must include required components.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) . states: The facility shall develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency, including a written plan for:
Correction Required
Facility must have plan on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/10/2022
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
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