DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIL SMARTIES LEARNING CENTER, INC

002515246

(314) 473-1233

1020 S FLORISSANT RD
FERGUSON
MO  63135-3237

LIL SMARTIES LEARNING CENTER, INC



 

TURNER, MAKAYLA T

lilsmarties@yahoo.com

Incorporated

NANCY SMITH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

05/22/2024

9:00 AM

12:10 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2471506392


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/26/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/20/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/09/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/09/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/18/2015
POLICIES 02/18/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/23/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/08/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/23/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 04/23/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/08/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/18/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/09/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/01/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/01/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/01/2015
APPLICATION 03/12/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/22/2024
STAFF SHEET 04/20/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/22/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/21/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/22/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/09/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/18/2015
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/22/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   2/22/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 47
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Debra Johnson-Sanders and Niaja Love, present with six children ages 10-months-old to 22-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Makayla Turner, present with no children in attendance.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Tromeka Turner and Jayvian Williams, present with twelve children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Maryam Moore and Sadionna Flemming, present with thirteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver, Howard Turner present with eleven children, ages 5-years-old to 8-years-old, during transportation to schools via facility passenger van.
1 5 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver, Cynthia Turner, present with five children, ages 5-years-old to 8-years-old, during transportation to schools via facility passenger van.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Makayla Turner and Camryn Miller 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: one container of Clorox wipes, one bottle of air freshener, and one bottle of disinfectant spray. The item(s) was/were located in the handicap accessible stall in the girl'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
5/22/2024
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
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: Makayla Turner, Debra Johnson-Sanders, Trinity Mason, Tromeka Turner, Robin Boone, Camryn Miller, and Howard Turner
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Makayla Turner, Cynthia Turner, and Jayvian Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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