DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE GIGGLES-N-GRACE DAYCARE LLC

002955057

(417) 342-9129

531 E CLEVELAND AVE
MONETT
MO  65708-1750

LITTLE GIGGLES-N-GRACE DAYCARE LLC



 

SPERANDIO, CAYTLIN CARISSA

mrs.aprilthomas@yahoo.com


ANGEL DONSON

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/14/2023

2:30 PM

3:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460823089


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/19/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/01/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/01/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/01/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/01/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/01/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/01/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/01/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/01/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/01/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/01/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/01/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/01/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/01/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/01/2022
POLICIES 12/01/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/01/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/11/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/28/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/13/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/13/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/13/2023




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 2
Total Children 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Priscilla Cruz with five children ages 4 years old.
1 13 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Vincent Melkus with 13 children ages 3-5 years old (outside playing).

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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Caytlin Sperandio, April Thomas, Emily Shaw, Alexis Waltrip, Megan Reed, Thelma East, Macy Parson, Chelsie Lamar, Vincent Melkus and Priscilla Cruz within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 the kitchen door was open, giving children direct access to the kithchen.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/14/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the lattice under the railing had a couple of nails exposed with the sharp end accessible to children.
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
12/14/2023
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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 Vincent Melkus and Megan Reed 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
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping or sleeping children were not met as evidenced by the caregiver was present with napping children but was unable to see and hear all children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 5. states: A caregiver shall remain in the room with preschool and school-age children while they are napping or sleeping and shall be able to see and hear them if they have difficulty during napping or when they awaken.
Correction Required
A caregiver shall be in the room with napping children, and shall be able to see and hear them.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/14/2023
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medication was not stored out of children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container.
Correction Required
Medication shall be inaccessible to children and handled as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/14/2023
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