DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER LLC

002974456

(816) 858-6011

601 4TH ST
PLATTE CITY
MO  64079-8467

STEPPING STONES LEARNING CENTER LLC

119 W MILL ST
PLATTE CITY
MO  64079

SCHLICK, LAUREN ASHLEY

steppingstoneslearning22@gmail.com


MARY C MALOID

6 WEEKS - 11 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

15 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/06/2023

9:20 AM

10:25 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2458263387


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/01/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/01/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/01/2023
APPLICATION 05/01/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/23/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/05/2023
POLICIES 01/05/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 01/05/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/05/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/05/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/05/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/14/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/14/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/14/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/19/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/19/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/09/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/05/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/24/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/28/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/01/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 09/16/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/30/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/30/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 4
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant Room - Caregivers Alexis Bruner and Ashley Milburn with five children all under 12 months
1 7 MIXED Three year old room - Caregiver Shannon Milburn with seven children between the ages of 2-4
1 10 MIXED Four and Fives room - Caregiver Miranda Angelis with ten children ages 4-9 years
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Before and After School room - no children present
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Two year old room with no children present
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE 12-18 month old room - No children in attendance

 
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by electrical closet was unlocked.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that There is a hole in the wall in the 4 and 5 year old room.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: dry shampoo. The item(s) was/were located in the restroom in an unlocked cabinet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/6/2023
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured there was a gap of 4 inches between 2 poles.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
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 Infant room missing one, threes room missing four, four and fives room missing eight, Before/after school room missing 9.
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
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
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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