DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE HEARTS DAYCARE, LLC

002780610

(573) 686-2511

2405 TOWNSHIP LINE RD
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-9052

LITTLE HEARTS DAYCARE, LLC



 

KIRKLEY, RAVEN ELLEN

RAVENKIRKLEY@YAHOO.COM


SARAH L THACKER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

98

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS:; 2405 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901; BUILDING #1: 53 CAPACITY BIRTH - 12 YEARS; BUILDING #2: 26 CAPACITY 2 YEARS - 12 YEARS; BUILDING #3: 19 CAPACITY 3 YEARS - 12 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 98 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 3 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

01/11/2023

10:10 AM

11:08 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2438810892


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/25/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/26/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/26/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/26/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/26/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/26/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/26/2019
POLICIES 06/26/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/05/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/03/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/13/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/23/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/23/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/23/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/23/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/10/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/27/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/03/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/03/2022




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 12
Total Children 53
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Amber Schisler and Gabriel Benscoter with children ages 3 months to 8 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Jessica Carter and Mercedes Mathis with children ages 12 months to 22 months.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Maylenn Voegtlin with 7 children 2 years of age and 1 child 3 years of age.
3 16 MIXED Caregiver Meadow Boyers, Lindsey Island and Misty Pickard with 9 children 2 years of age and 7 children 3 years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on the premises not counted in ratio were Raven Kirkley and Alicia Russell.
3 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Skyy Roehrs, Camy Dobbs, Angel Sullivan with children ages 3 to 5.

 
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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a piece of metal laying against the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the lattice on the back deck was broken and had sharp areas.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the back classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was peeling.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 plugs were uncovered.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there was 1 television cord hanging.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for infant and toddler equipment as evidenced by toys were not washed when soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have safe toys which shall be washed when soiled. Toys, parts of toys or other materials shall not be small enough to be swallowed. Toys and materials shall include a minimum of one (1) approved item from each of the following categories for each infant and toddler in the licensed capacity of the facility:
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe, clean toys.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2023
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