DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE CONNECTIONS ACADEMY, LLC

002916385

(417) 389-4795

3820 E 20TH ST
JOPLIN
MO  64801-5854

LITTLE CONNECTIONS ACADEMY, LLC



 

ENSLOW, COURTNEY RENEE

LCA3820@outlook.com


PENNY KREITZER

24 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

30

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

10/05/2022

3:08 PM

3:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2432349115


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/22/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/01/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/24/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/08/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/07/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 04/08/2022
POLICIES 03/06/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/05/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/05/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/07/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/08/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/20/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/07/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/06/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/06/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/21/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/06/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/06/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/22/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/06/2022
APPLICATION 02/10/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/21/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 3
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 6 MIXED CE, CE and KH, Caregivers, present with 1 two year old child and 5 preschool children.

 
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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that there was a hole at the bottom of the fence that measured approximately 12 x 15 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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