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

002861416

(636) 240-7332

1078 BRYAN RD
O FALLON
MO  63366-3400

PREMIER MO O'FALLON LLC



 

BENNING, TAYLOR LAURYN

tbenning@littleguppy.com


JADE STEWARTMARTIN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

170

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/13/2023

8:00 AM

11:23 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460737220


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/13/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/08/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/10/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/15/2020
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
LICENSING ORIENTATION 11/04/2020
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 FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/10/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/30/2020
POLICIES 12/15/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 12/08/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/15/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 12/15/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/10/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/01/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/01/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/01/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/11/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 14
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 12
Total Children 43
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kyrsten Evans, teacher, and Pauline Bernard, teacher were present with seven children ages 11-months-old to 13-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lisa Thiemann, teacher was present with two children ages 14-moths-old to 22-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Diane Fisher, teacher, was present with two children ages 5-months-old to 6-months-old.
2 10 MIXED Sadie Kotsis, teacher, and Vicki Lambert, teacher were present ten children, one child aged three-years-old and nine children aged two-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shayna Kerley, teacher, and Tamara Saucier, assistant director, were present with no children in attendance.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Kaylee Massey, teacher, and Samantha Kalschultz, teacher were present with ten children ages three-years-old to four-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Destiny Dwyer, teacher, was present with ten children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 2 SCHOOL AGE Jacob Benoit, teacher, was present with two children ages 8-years-old to 11-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 walls located in the whales, seaturtles, sharks, stingrays was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint .
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the stingray classroom on the floor throughout the classroom.
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
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Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by netting underneath resilient material was exposed creating a 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.

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Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by bare soil was observed under the swings .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

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Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
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Violation
The walls located in the sharks room on the right hand side wall was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboard peeling back from 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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, cabinet drawers , in whales, dolphins, and stingrays classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by missing drawers, and chipping wood.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional eleven items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Violation
Outdoor equipment, climber, in the preschool play ground was unsafe as evidenced by chipping paint, rusting sections causing sharp protruding metal edges .
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.

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Violation
Furniture/equipment, storage cabinet , in front of the bathroom in the seahorse classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the particle board was dry rotting resulting in paint flaking .
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Taylor Benning, Kelsey Dobler, Krysten Evans, Samantha Graham, Shayna Kerley, Clyeigh Lagana, Victoria Lambert, Rebecca Myers, Shannon Ponzar, Rhonda Smith, Yasmean Taha, Lisa Thiemann, Sydney Wolf, Sadie Kotsis, and Margaret Field
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Sadie Kotsis (12 hours for 2022) and Margaret Field (8 hours for 2022).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Jacob Benoit, Sadie Kotsis, and Margaret Field .
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
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