DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BLACKCATS DAYCARE LLC

002970370

(573) 783-1633

400 S CHAMBER DR
FREDERICKTOWN
MO  63645-1727

LITTLE BLACKCATS DAYCARE LLC



 

BELLEW, JACOB THOMAS

LITTLEBLACKCATSDAYCARE@GMAIL.COM


SARAH L THACKER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; MAIN BUILDING: 60 CAPACITY, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 5 YEARS; BUILDING #2: 39 CAPACITY, 5 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 99 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 2 BUILDINGS.
 
Inspection Information

07/04/2024

7:54 AM

7:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2468742195


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/09/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/02/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/02/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/02/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/09/2022
POLICIES 02/02/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/02/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/01/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/06/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/06/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/26/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/15/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/02/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/09/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/07/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/07/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/06/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/08/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 02/07/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/07/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/07/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/07/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/16/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/15/2024




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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/26/2024
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jacob Bellew, Alex Bellew, Gaye Potter, Sierra Swan, Donna Moser, Beverly Rawson, Kera Green, Cheyenne Zellner, April Myers, Kaytlin Weaver, Sierra Sayles, Raelyn Herman, Olivia Dannahoo and Ashley Stacy within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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Compliance Date
4/12/2024
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 black plastic is exposed throughout the infant/toddler playground causing a tripping hazard.
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.

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Compliance Date

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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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Compliance Date
4/26/2024
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Beverly Rawson, Kera Green, Cheyenne Zellner and Kaytlin Weaver.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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Compliance Date
3/26/2024
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Jacob Bellew needs 1.5 hours, Gaye Potter needs .5 hours, Sierra Swan needs 5 hours and Beverly Rawson needs 4.5 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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Compliance Date
4/12/2024
Violation
Olivia Dannahoo did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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Compliance Date
4/12/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Beverly Rawson, Kera Green, Cheyenne Zellner, Kaytlin Weaver, Sierra Sayles, Raelyn Herman and Olivia Dannahoo as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/23/2024
Violation
A school-age child's health report was not on file at the time of enrollment as evidenced by 2 files did not have them.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (D) states: The parent(s) of a school-age child shall provide a report at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems, and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/22/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 3 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/22/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/22/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Beverly Rawson, Kera Green, Cheyenne Zellner, Kaytlin Weaver, Olivia Dannahoo and Ashley Stacy.
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
4/12/2024
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