DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALPHA TOTS LEARNING CENTERS II

002891830

(417) 771-5707

718 S SCENIC AVE
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-5043

RELIABLE CHILDCARE LLC



 

EDWARDS, STEPHANIE MARIE

director@alphatots2.com


JENNIFER GOMEZ

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/27/2024

9:15 AM

11:04 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2465133613


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/21/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/21/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/09/2021
POLICIES 06/29/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/29/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/29/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/29/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/29/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/21/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/13/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/13/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/13/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/13/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 07/13/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/13/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/19/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/16/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/21/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/22/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/12/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/12/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/01/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/26/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 8
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Sierra Mobley and Violette McClellan present with six children, ages 11-24 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Shavon Shaffer present with four infants, ages 8-12 months old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Stephanie Edwards and Cook Suzanna Parker present with no children in their care.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Miesha Graves and Brooke Boyce present with twelve children, ages 3-4 years old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Tori Jennings present with eight children, all 2 years of age.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by exposed wiring near children's water fountain creating an electrical hazard. Please see CSR 25-500.087(14)(A) regarding maintaining electrical wiring in good condition.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet brush. The item(s) was/were located in the children's restroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/27/2024
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the hand sink was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/27/2024
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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