DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE GUPPY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

002861407

(636) 916-4280

3151 ELM POINT INDUSTRIAL DR
ST CHARLES
MO  63301-4338

PREMIER MO ST. CHARLES LLC



 

PAYNE, LESLIE GENE

lpayne@littleguppy.com


JADE STEWARTMARTIN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

167

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/01/2023

10:03 AM

3:10 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460427502


DocumentDocument-Date
STAFF SHEET 12/01/2023
APPLICATION 11/13/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/08/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/15/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/10/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/30/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/30/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/09/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/15/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/15/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/10/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/10/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/08/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/08/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/30/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/30/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/15/2020
POLICIES 12/15/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/08/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/15/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 12/15/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/15/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/04/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/10/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/12/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/21/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/10/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/27/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 16
Total Children 73
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Haylee Porter, teacher, and Mackenzie Kitchen, teacher were present with eight children ages 17-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Anna Crosby, teacher, and Maddie Strattman, teacher, were present with eight children ages 13-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cynthia Hauser, teacher, and Angela Stratos, teacher, were present with six children ages 10-months-old to 15-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Leslie Payne, Director, Carrie Spencer, Assistant Director, and Lisa Kolb, Cook, were present with no children
2 19 PRESCHOOL Hailey Johnson, teacher, and Kailey Garvey, were present with nineteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Ashlee Bradley, teacher, was present with ten children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Shelby Gibson, teacher, and Cora Harms, teacher, were present with eight children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. Two of the children were aged two-years-old.
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS Abby Minks, teacher, and Stephanie Ortiz-Garcia, teacher were present with fourteen 2-years-old.

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 floors located in the sea turtles room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole in the tile in the bathroom.
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

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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/1/2023
Violation
The walls located in every class room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by wall patching areas were not painted over.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/1/2023
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
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
12/1/2023
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
Not Observed
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