DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BLACKCATS DAYCARE LLC

002970370

(573) 783-1633

400 S CHAMBER DR
FREDERICKTOWN
MO  63645-1727

LITTLE BLACKCATS DAYCARE LLC



 

BELLEW, JACOB THOMAS

LITTLEBLACKCATSDAYCARE@GMAIL.COM


SARAH L THACKER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; MAIN BUILDING: 60 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 5 YEARS; BUILDING #2: 39 CAPACITY, 5 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 99 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 2 BUILDINGS.
 
Inspection Information

12/15/2023

3:22 PM

3:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2460969252


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/09/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/02/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/02/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/02/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/09/2022
POLICIES 02/02/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/02/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/01/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/06/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/06/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/06/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/06/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/02/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/09/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/07/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/07/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/06/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/08/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 02/07/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/07/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/07/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/10/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/15/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the school age building was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the trim between the different floorings was missing, exposing gaps where dirt and debris is gathering.
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
12/14/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/15/2023
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/15/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Mary Wisdom and Cindy Aston. Cindy Aston is no longer working at the facility and the criminal background check results are only needed for Mary Wisdom.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed