DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART START LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002038897

(636) 462-7678

80 TROY BUSINESS PARK DR
TROY
MO  63379

SMART START LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

MCELROY, SHANNA LYNN

SMARTSTARTLC@YAHOO.COM


SUSAN MARIE DOUGLAS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

10/04/2023

12:30 PM

3:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2456108757


DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/02/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 08/10/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/03/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/02/2008
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/02/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/02/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/27/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/18/2007
POLICIES 07/13/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/27/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/27/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/03/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/22/2007
STAFF SHEET 08/08/2018
APPLICATION 06/22/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/13/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/14/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/13/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/13/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/28/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/01/2006
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/05/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   6:00PM   12/11/2008



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 5
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Destinee Wilson , staff was present with 4 children ages 5 months, 10 months, 10 months and 12 months
1 10 MIXED Shanna McElroy , director was present with 10 children ages 3 to 5
2 8 MIXED Lauren Cunningham staff and Natalie Kasten , staff were present with 8 children ages 14 months, 18 months and 6 children age 2
1 8 PRESCHOOL Taelor Winberry staff was present with 8 children all age 3

Compliance List
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 space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/4/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black landscaping fabric was showing and could be tripping hazard..
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
10/4/2023
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
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by gaps were observed between the mattress/pad and side of the crib or playpen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by mattress cover was not tight fitting.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. F. states: Soft materials or objects such as pillows, quilts, comforters, or sheepskins, even if covered by a sheet, shall not be placed under a sleeping infant. If a mattress cover to protect against wetness is used, it shall be tightly fitting and thin.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Taelor Winberry.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver under 18 years of age was counted in meeting the required staff/child ratios. The individual was 17 years old.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (C) states: Individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older shall be counted in meeting the required staff/child ratios.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be 18 years of age or older.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/4/2023
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: Ellie Gettings 12 hours for 2022.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 8 children, ages 14 months to 2 year old, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (B) states: Age Two (2) Years. Groups composed solely of two (2)-year olds shall have no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children, with no more than sixteen (16) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/4/2023
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