DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS DAYCARE

002278600

(573) 985-3222

505 S MAIN
NEW LONDON
MO  63459

THOMPSON, RHONDA MAE

PO BOX 293
NEW LONDON
MO  63459

THOMPSON, RHONDA MAE

RTHOMPSON1124@YAHOO.COM


BETHANY CARREL DUCKWORTH

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/15/2023

2:09 PM

2:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2449250986


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/03/2019
STAFF SHEET 11/01/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/15/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/08/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/08/2011
POLICIES 11/01/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/15/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 03/15/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/17/2012
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/17/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 03/30/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/10/2011
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/10/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/15/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/03/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/19/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/19/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/13/2012
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/29/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/29/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/29/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   8/22/2012
  7:00AM   8:00AM   8/22/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
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 2
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 MIXED Staff: Laney Kistler. Ages 4 months, 22 months, 3 years old and 3 years old.
1 9 MIXED Staff: Rhonda Thompson. Age range 3 years through 12 years.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the north wall so when the caregiver is changing a diaper, the caregiver can not maintain supervision of all the children behind and around at the sides.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/9/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
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 11 children, ages 3 years to 12 years, were cared for by 1 (Courtney) caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/15/2023
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