DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 3,LLC

002232533

(314) 838-4164

15444 NEW HALLS FERRY RD
FLORISSANT
MO  63031

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 3,LLC



 

SMITH ADAMS, STEPHANIE

LITTLESTEPSPRESCHOOL3@GMAIL.COM


VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 15 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/09/2024

8:10 AM

9:54 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2473767332


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/21/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 12/21/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/21/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/06/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/21/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/20/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/21/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/30/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/21/2010
POLICIES 12/21/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/21/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/09/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/09/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/06/2011
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/14/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/03/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/03/2018
APPLICATION 11/23/2020
STAFF SHEET 11/24/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/23/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/20/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/21/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/23/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   6:00PM   12/21/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 11
Total Children 53
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jackline Adamu, teacher, was present with two children all aged 24-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Makayla Long, teacher, and Roneya Stewart, teacher, were present with four children aged 9-months-old to 18-months-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Adams, director, Gabrielle Jefferson, receptionist, and Chevron Love, teacher, were present with no children inattenadance
1 7 PRESCHOOL Rickera Thomas, teacher, was present with seven children aged 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Destany Anderson, teacher, was present with eleven children aged 5-years-old
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Mikyah Cooper, teacher, was present with eight children all aged 8-years-old
1 15 SCHOOL AGE Faith Curtis, teacher, was present with fifteen children aged 8-years-old to 12-years-old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Courtney Griffin, teacher, was present with six children all aged 2-years-old

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the front School-Age classroom had three missing outlet covers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2024
Violation
The walls located in the back School-Age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is an area with a peeling yellow paint next to the closet door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a dead bird on the sidewalk on the I/T playground, there was an unwound water hose .
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
7/9/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the front School-Age classroom has one plate with a crack located on the wall above the table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by one pack'-n'-play had a hole on the side.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, Little Tikes push car, in the PS playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the front wheels were broken.
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
7/9/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Mikyah Cooper 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Gabrielle Jefferson, Faith Curtis
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/9/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Gabrielle Jefferson, and Faith Curtis.
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.

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