DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 4, LLC

002597042

(314) 972-1880

2154 N WATERFORD DR
FLORISSANT
MO  63033-2301

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 4, LLC



 

BOXLEY, FRANCES ELIZABETH

francesboxley@sbcglobal.net


REGINA WATKINS

6 WEEKS - 15 YEARS

93

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/03/2023

10:30 AM

12:59 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2452051290


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/01/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/01/2023
APPLICATION 01/08/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/14/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/04/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/03/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/03/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/19/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/04/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/04/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/04/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/01/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/28/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/05/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/18/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/01/2023
STAFF SHEET 08/31/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 01/04/2018
POLICIES 01/04/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/20/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/04/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/18/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/30/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/07/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/21/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/04/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 9
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Tawana Chatman with Four children ages 3-months-old to 5-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver-Evelyn Sommerville with Four children ages 12-months-old to 24-months
2 14 MIXED Caregivers- Raven Jones and Patricia Battle with Fourteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director- Frances Boxley
1 9 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver- Ronneka Foster with Nine children ages 5-years-old to 11-years-old
2 23 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers- Jaydan Burks and Willie Battle with Twenty-three children ages 6-years-old to 10-years-old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers- Ore Adams with Six children

 
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 walls located in the basement was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the yellow walls and there was a white like substance that could not be easily cleaned.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that there was broken slats, unsecured slats, fencing detaching in certain areas.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were weeds growing through the mulch.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the girls restroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint on the pink entry door.
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

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
Outdoor equipment, the red bike, in the outdoor play space was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by the seat on the bike has a large hole in it.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, the wooden shelving, in the basement classroom space was not in good condition as evidenced by the shelving is not secure.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, the pack and play, in the toddler unit was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a hole in the netting of the pack and play.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
6 child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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