DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

START SMART LEARNING CENTER LLC

002956323

(660) 372-1093

1150 S MORLEY ST
MOBERLY
MO  65270-1947

START SMART LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

BROWN, MORGAN

startsmartdirector1@gmail.com


SUSAN MARIE DOUGLAS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/02/2024

1:00 PM

2:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2463653628


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/09/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/10/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/08/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/30/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 08/08/2022
APPLICATION 06/02/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/02/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/15/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/19/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/16/2022
POLICIES 01/25/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/31/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/25/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/16/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/08/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/24/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/29/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/25/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/13/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/02/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/18/2023




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 12
Total Children 39
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS The following staff were present : Taylor Shannon, Kaitlynn Smith, and Ashlyn Johnston 8 children ages 2 months to 1/1/2 year old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS The following staff were present : Lillian Tagai and Carita Nott-Hopkins 4 children ages 6 months to 1 1/2 years
3 16 MIXED The followng staff were present : Tricia Mooneyham, Cheryl Cook and Cheryl Cable 16 children ages 3 to 5
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Morgan Brown director was present.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Jennifer Whitezell staff was present with 5 children all ages 2.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Kelli Hanline was present with 6 children all age 2

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fenced walkway to go to the front play yard has 3 air conditioner units accessible to the children due too the new addition of classrooms for the heating / air conditioning .
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

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured the privacy fence in the back has gap of 6 inches . There was lattice work on the bottom of the fencing and the lattice work has fallen off..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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.
Compliance