DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LEARNERS OF FLORISSANT

002738354

(314) 838-7050

1085 SAINT CHARLES ST
FLORISSANT
MO  63031-2918

MOTEK LLC



 

TRACY, KELLY MARIE

ktracy78@sbcglobal.net


JADE STEWARTMARTIN

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

38

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 13 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/18/2023

9:05 AM

10:11 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2461094045


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 10/15/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/01/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/01/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/01/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/01/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/01/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/01/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/27/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/01/2018
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 11/01/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/01/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/11/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 11/01/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/01/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/01/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2018
POLICIES 11/01/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/01/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/12/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/01/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/01/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/01/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/08/2023




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 6
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Crystal Smith,teacher, and Alisha Hill, Assistant Director, were present with four children ages 8-months-old to 21-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kelly Tracy, Director, were present with no children in attendance.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Ophelia Wood, teacher, was present with ten children ages 3-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kelsey Wood, teacher, was present with ten children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Gayle Collins, teacher, was present with six children 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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that there were accessible electric outlets in the preschool room. .
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
12/18/2023
Violation
The walls located in the back preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling back baseboards.
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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the air conditioning unit did not have a guard over the fan blades.
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
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
12/18/2023
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by an 8-month-old child was sleeping with a blanket over her head.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
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