DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE MULES ACADEMY, LLC

002956958

(573) 776-8590

2525 N 14TH ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-2527

LITTLE MULES ACADEMY, LLC



 

SPENCER, TESSA RENEE

TIFFANIENICOLINI@GMAIL.COM


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/05/2024

11:34 AM

1:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2465591573


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/08/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/22/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/22/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/21/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/22/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/18/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/22/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/13/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/07/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/13/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/07/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/11/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/22/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/28/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 08/28/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/22/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/22/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/13/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/22/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/28/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/13/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/07/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   5:30PM   8/30/2022
  6:30AM   7:30AM   8/30/2022



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 4
Total Children 12
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 12 MIXED Director Tessa Spencer and Caregivers Sarah Staggs and Lucy Harvey with children ages 9 months, 14 months, 17 months, five 2 year olds, four 3 year olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Owner Tiffanie Nicolini

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the tv cord is not secured and can cause an entanglement hazard.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are 2 styrofoam bowls, 1 platic cup, 1 childs water bottle, and pieces of a broken toy are on the playground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the weed barrier is showing in multiple areas throughout the playground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2024
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the gate on the stage has a gap of 4.5 inches causing an entrapment hazard.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, 2 swing sets, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, caterpillar tunnel , in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the plastic eyes are broken causing sharp points.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, little tykes climber, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the side of the green and white pieces closet to the fence has become unattached.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, 2 hula hoops, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by they are bent and cannot be used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/5/2024
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
Compliance
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