DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER

002764156

(573) 547-5352

240 ELM ST
PERRYVILLE
MO  63775-1923

LELC, LLC



 

UNVERFERTH, ALICIA MARIE

LITTLEEXPLORERSLC@YAHOO.COM


JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/11/2023

8:30 AM

10:05 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2438877683


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/18/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/18/2022
STAFF SHEET 03/18/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/18/2022
APPLICATION 03/28/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/17/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/18/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/18/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/04/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/11/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/18/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/18/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/18/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/18/2019
POLICIES 03/18/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/18/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/18/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/18/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/19/2019
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/28/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/28/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/28/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/18/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/19/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   6/4/2019



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 3
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 16 MIXED Caregivers: Alicia Unverferth, Aidan Rauh and Christine Ehlers with one child seventeen months, one child twenty-three months, three children two years of age, six children three years of age, four children four years of age and one child five years of age.

 
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 the wood trim, located on the bottom-right side of the outside window, contained wood that was damaged/deteriorating.
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 one small crack was located in the siding. This was located near the ramp.
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 one plastic cover, located on the side of the building was cracked. This was located near the ramp.
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
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
Furniture/equipment, plastic step stool, in the restroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the base had one small crack.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

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