DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE CENTER SOUTH, LLC

002346750

(636) 337-7033

1675 ROCK RD
DE SOTO
MO  63020-1063

SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE CENTER SOUTH, LLC



 

MASSEY, LESLIE ANNE

leslie@yoursmallwonders.com

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/24/2023

10:48 AM

12:29 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2443895815


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/28/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/27/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 08/27/2012
POLICIES 08/27/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/12/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/12/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/29/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/28/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/27/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/05/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/27/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/27/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/29/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/27/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/01/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/01/2016
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2018
APPLICATION 05/23/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/18/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/25/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/12/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/12/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/12/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:50PM   4:50PM   7/29/2015
  7:30AM   8:30AM   7/29/2015



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 10
Total Children 45
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Chere Singen & Donnetta Hobson, Caregivers 7 - 5-18 Month Olds
1 7 MIXED Kaley Jaimet, Caregiver 1 - 2 Year Old 6 - 3 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Leslie Massey, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Haylee Bardol, Caregiver (Arriving to begin breaks.)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Karin Young, Cook
1 7 PRESCHOOL Kayla Mulligan, Caregiver 7 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 8 PRESCHOOL Brittany DeMarco, Caregiver 8 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Morgan Joback, Caregiver 9 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Marissa Lanham, Caregiver 7 - 2 Year Olds

 
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
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the exhaust vent in the the School Age Bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the fan cord in the Yellow Room was not secured to the wall.
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
3/24/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the phone cord in the Yellow Room was not secured to the wall.
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
3/24/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the fan cord in the Blue Room was not secured to the wall.
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
3/24/2023
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
Violation
There was evidence of insects in the Red Room, specifically there were dead ladybugs around the threshold of the Emergency Exit door (The classroom has not been & was not occupied with children at the time of inspection.).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
Violation
The floors located in the hallway, specifically the threshold of the steps near the Red Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 floor tiles were cracked & pieces of the tile were missing.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 outlets in the Red Room were not plugged with protective outlet covers.
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
3/24/2023
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the Furnace Room door in the Red Room was not locked/latched leaving the space accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the phone cord in the Blue Room was not secured in the cord keeper.
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
3/24/2023
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
An exit located in the Red Room was blocked by a changing table & table (The classroom has not been & was not occupied with children at the time of inspection.).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/24/2023
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