DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BUNNIES LLC

002734643

(816) 749-4383

3508 S 22ND ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64503-3321

LITTLE BUNNIES LLC



 

HARRIS, JULITA A

prldcchildcare@gmail.com


JESSICA IBBOTSON

BIRTH - 2 YEARS

22

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

09/13/2023

1:00 PM

3:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2454532680


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/05/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/04/2018
APPLICATION 09/05/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/19/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/19/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/19/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/12/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/12/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/25/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/25/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/25/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/25/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/25/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/25/2019
POLICIES 02/25/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/25/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/22/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/22/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/25/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/14/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/21/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/14/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/24/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 12
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 4
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Debbie Chambers with four children, ages 12-months-old to 15-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Julita Harris with zero children in attendance.

Compliance List
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Smoking occurred in a child care facility as evidenced by Caregiver Debbie Chambers grabbing cigarettes from her purse that was located inside of the infant/toddler classroom and leaving the infant/toddler classroom during nap time two different times on July 18, 2023, to smoke outside behind the building on premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (K) states: No person shall smoke or otherwise use tobacco products in any area of the child care facility during the period of time when children cared for under the license are present.
Correction Required
Smoking shall be prohibited in any area of the child care facility when children are present.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Joanna Grooms (5.5 hours), Julita Harris (10 hours), Heather Townsend (5 hours), Kathy Milichichi (12 hours), and Michelle Paxson (5 hours).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Joanna Grooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by four children, ages 12-months-old to 15-months-old, were cared for by zero caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The use of diapering products did not meet requirements as evidenced by disposable tissues or wipes were not used .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 1. states: Disposable tissues or wipes shall be used to cleanse the child at each time of diapering. Any diapering creams, powders, or other products applied at the time of diapering shall be provided by the parent(s) and labeled with the child's name.
Correction Required
Diapering products shall be provided by parents and labeled with the child's name.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Handwashing requirements were not met as evidenced by a caregiver did not wash his/her hands with soap and water after changing a child's diaper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 6. states: Caregivers changing diapers shall wash their hands with soap and running water each time after changing a child's diaper.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Separation requirements of diapering/hand wash areas from food service were not met as evidenced by children's bottles was observed on the diapering table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 7. states: The diapering area and hand washing area shall be separate from any food service area and any food-related materials.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep food items/supplies separate from diapering items.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for infant napping were not met as evidenced by the provider did not have written instructions signed by a licensed health care provider to allow an infant to sleep in an alternate sleeping position or special sleeping arrangements.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 4. E. states: When, in the opinion of the infant's licensed health care provider, an infant requires alternative sleep positions or special sleeping arrangements that differ from those set forth in this rule, the provider shall have on file at the facility written instructions, signed by the infant's licensed health care provider, detailing the alternative sleep positions or special sleeping arrangements for such infant. The caregiver(s) shall put the infant to sleep in accordance with such written instructions.
Correction Required
Licensed health care providers written instructions shall be on file and followed for infants who require alternative sleeping positions or special sleeping arrangements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by no drinks served to the toddler children during the afternoon snack .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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