DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS BIG DREAMS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002582852

(417) 718-8430

2405 W KEARNEY ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65803-2032

LITTLE STEPS BIG DREAMS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER, LLC



 

DARLING, JENNIFER

naturegurl36@gmail.com


ELAINE S COX

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

 
Inspection Information

02/26/2024

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2464775005


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/20/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/26/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/27/2017
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/27/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/27/2017
POLICIES 09/27/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/27/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/27/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/27/2017
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/03/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/27/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/19/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/12/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/22/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/22/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/24/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-400.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
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 bare ground at base of slides and swing, also in fall zone of swing are exposed tree roots.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 9. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/26/2024
5 CSR 25-400.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, dome climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to the tree(s) which could cause a collision hazard - the tree(s) location and measured distance from the play equipment was 2 feet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

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Compliance Date
2/26/2024
Violation
Outdoor play equipment had rope ladder, and web ladder that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-400.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (I) states: Ropes, loops or any hanging apparatus that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.
Correction Required
Any items that might entrap, close or tighten upon a child shall not be permitted.

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Compliance Date
2/26/2024
5 CSR 25-400.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.115 Child Care Family and Household
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.185 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-400.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jennifer Darling, provider was unable to find the letter that was observed by CI Cox at the previous annual inspection.
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.

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Compliance Date
2/9/2024
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance