DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIL SMARTIES LEARNING CENTER, INC

002916812

(314) 860-5120

7330 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS
MO  63130-1701

LIL SMARTIES LEARNING CENTER, INC



 

TURNER, BRITTNEY T

lilsmarties@yahoo.com

Incorporated

KATHERINE D SIMS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

73

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/13/2022

11:30 AM

11:55 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2437159310


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/06/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/01/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/12/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/01/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/01/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/04/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/01/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/12/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/01/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/01/2022
POLICIES 06/01/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/12/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/24/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/12/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 06/01/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/01/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/01/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/01/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/08/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/01/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/07/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  2:00PM   4:00PM   9/29/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 7
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, LL present with four children, all 1-year-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, CM present with four children, ages 6-months-old to 8-months-old
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, DJ and PT(also preparing lunch) present with eleven children, all 4-years-old
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, JT present with nine children, al 3-years-old
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, BT and AD present with nine children, all 2-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A portable electrical space heater was observed in use in the front lobby.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (13) (A) states: Unvented fuel-fired room heaters, portable electrical space heaters, or floor furnaces shall not be used during child care hours. The provider shall sign a compliance letter verifying that such equipment will not be used.
Correction Required
Space heaters/floor furnaces shall not be used.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 12 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
12/13/2022
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 6 children, ages 4-months-old to 10-months-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
12/13/2022
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 6 children, ages 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
12/13/2022
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed