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


CAYLIN MERTZ

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/15/2024

10:55 AM

11:38 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2466852655


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: 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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 9
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Courtney Strong with four 1 year old children.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Rachel Wiliams with four children 1 month old to 1 year old.
2 11 MIXED Caregiver Shavon Shaffer and Alia Allison ages 3 to 9 years old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Marlana Henson, Desirea Lansdown and Susanna Parker also present but not in ratio.
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Tori Jennings and Myesha Graves with seven 2 year old children.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
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
3/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed