DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE MIRACLES LEARNING CENTER

002481872

(573) 846-5028

17 SYCAMORE RD
PERRYVILLE
MO  63775-1210

PAISLEY, CHRISTINA



 


littlemiracles17@gmail.com


JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/04/2023

12:20 PM

3:39 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2460020482


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/25/2014
POLICIES 08/13/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/13/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/12/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/12/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/12/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/12/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/12/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/15/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/15/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/15/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/04/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/13/2014
STAFF SHEET 06/04/2018
APPLICATION 06/25/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/19/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/07/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/07/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 18
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 38
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Marah Schmidt with four children all six months of age.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Brittany Moss with four children ages eight months to twenty months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Danielle Bergmann with three children eighteen months to twenty-three months.
2 15 MIXED Caregivers: Caitlyn Atchley and Rachael Niermann with five children two years of age, three children three years of age, five children four years of age and two children five years of age.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rachel Boatman- Assistant Director Christina Paisley- Director (Note: Arrived during inspection.)
1 4 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Myah Pasiley with three children four years of age and one child five years of age.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Lacey Strubberg with eight children all two years of age.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the brown shelving unit with 3 shelves located in the 3-year-old classroom is not secure and is easily tippable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no car stops were located along the front part of the building.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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 the school-age room was missing three protective outlet covers.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one tube of diaper cream. The item(s) was/were located on the diaper changing table located in the boys restroom.
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
12/4/2023
Violation
The walls located in the two year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a 1 inch by 1 inch hole was located in the wall. This was located to the left of the diaper changing table.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located at the end of the hallway and school-age room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the facility is installing new flooring. Five floor tiles were missing.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located between the hallway and kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the threshold was missing.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the 3 year old room, specifically the column was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint was peeling in 2 spots, with 1 area containing exposed sheet rock and metal.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the 3-year-old classroom back window was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the water has leaked causing the sheetrock at top of window/ceiling to peel and break. The broken section is approximately 2-3 feet long and 12-14" wide. Upwards of 30 pieces/chunks of broken sheetrock are laying in the window sill. As of 9/19/2023, the pieces/chunks of broken sheetrock were no longer present in the window sill.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in the I/T Unit was/were not in good condition as evidenced by one tile located above the refrigerator had water damage and mold.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of insects in that a total of 12 crickets were located near the sink, under a shelf, near the classroom door and near the exit door in Myah's Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
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 4 inches. The opening was at the bottom of the gate located on the pre-school/school-age play area.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by debris was located on the outdoor play area. Paper towels, granola bar wrapper, two plastic lids, a cup, blankets and towels were located on the pre-school/school-age play area. An untied trash bag with trash, cups and food wrappers/containers were located on the I/T play area.
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
12/4/2023
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the three year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by exposed sheetrock paper was located in six areas above the coat rack.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in I/T Unit Two was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a dime size hole was located on the right side of the wall.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one container of Wipe Out, one container of Toilet Cleaner and one can of Glass Cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf in the girls restroom.
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
12/4/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one flat screen TV located in Myah's Room was not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: multiple Wal-Mart sacks. The item(s) was/were located under the I/T Unit sink.
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
12/4/2023
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the half-door located in I/T Unit 1 was not latching properly.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
Furniture/equipment, one pack in play, in I/T Unit 2 was not in good condition as evidenced by a 1 cm in diameter hole was located in the mesh fabric.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by bedding was soiled/wet.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, one dump truck, in the pre-school/school-age play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the tires were cracked.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/4/2023
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 Caitlyn Atchley.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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: Christina Paisley needs 12 hours, Rachel Boatman needs .75 hours, Rachael Niermann needs 12 hours, Myah Paisley needs 7 hours, Brooke Palmer needs 5 hours, Lacey Strubberg needs 8 hours, Deborah Telarski needs 12 hours, Sara Whittaker needs 8 hours and Danielle Bergmann needs 7 hours. As of 10/23/2023, Christina Paisley needs 4 hours, Myah Paisley needs 2 hours, Lacey Strubberg needs 3 hours, Deborah Talarski needs 8 hours and Danielle Bergmann needs 2 hours. As of 12/4/2023, Christina Paisley needs 1 hour, Myah Paisley needs 2 hours, Lacey Strubberg needs 3 hours, Deborah Talarski needs 8 hours and Danielle Bergmann needs 2 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Brooke Palmer, Lacey Strubberg, Zhenfang Zhang and Danielle Bergmann as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Brooke Palmer, Lacey Strubberg, Zhenfang Zhang, Danielle Bergmann, Ashley Martin and Susan Nekula.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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