DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE TOTS, LLC

002850786

(660) 258-9868

510 S MONROE ST
BROOKFIELD
MO  64628-2444

LITTLE TOTS, LLC



 

SHOUSE, CASSANDRA RAE

littletots20@gmail.com


CHRISTINA BRUCE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/02/2024

8:30 AM

9:22 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469673578


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/08/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/06/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/30/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/30/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/21/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 09/21/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/04/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/21/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/06/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/06/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/04/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/21/2020
POLICIES 09/21/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/06/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/06/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/06/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/06/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/06/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/21/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/04/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/24/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/03/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/16/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/20/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/21/2021




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 3
Total Children 17
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 17 MIXED Children ages 7 months to 5 years old, 4 under the age of 2 years, 9- two year old children, Chayla Busch and Brittnee Sharp, staff. Director Cassandra Shouse arrived 5 minutes after CI Donoho arrived at the facility.

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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children , ages 7 months to 5 years, 4 under the age of 2 years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 17 children, ages 7 months to 5 years, 4 under the age of 2 years, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/2/2024
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
Compliance
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
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance