DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A STEP ABOVE, L.L.C.

001814924

(816) 532-3104

303 N US HIGHWAY 169
SMITHVILLE
MO  64089-9501

A STEP ABOVE, L.L.C.

704 QUINCY BLVD
SMITHVILLE
MO  64089-8614

DIXON, LAURA ROSE

astepabove.smithville@gmail.com


MARY C MALOID

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

71

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/26/2024

11:46 AM

12:54 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2474886107


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 01/04/2005
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/14/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/04/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/27/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/12/2005
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/04/2005
POLICIES 01/12/2005
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/12/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/12/2005
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/12/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/12/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/04/2005
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/04/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/24/2014
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/10/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/29/2017
APPLICATION 11/08/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2005
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/12/2005
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/31/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/31/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/31/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/12/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 11
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 10
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants - Caregiver Amy Main with four children all under 12 months of age
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ones - Caregivers Samantha Yarc, Kasey Struck, and Allison Slaton with seven children all under 24 months of age.
3 12 MIXED Twos and Threes - Caregivers Andrea Hodges, Laurie Johnson, and Ashley Baxter with twelve children all two and three years of age. One two year old in attendance.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Laura Dixon with no children in attendance
3 18 PRESCHOOL Pre K - Caregivers Emma Rice, Amanda Simpson, and Abigail Anderson with eighteen children all between the ages of 5 - 8 years

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff restroom door was standing open.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/26/2024
Violation
The walls located in Pre K was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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 did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured four inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds on all three playground areas.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that one board had a jagged edge at the bottom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located door opening to stairwell was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on door frame.
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

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
Furniture/equipment, Vinyl couch, in Ones was not in good condition as evidenced by worn spots on arms where vinyl has come off.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, Picnic table, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, green poles of large playground piece, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, landing of large piece of equipment, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by hole in metal of landing.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, ride on toy, in in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipped plastic on fender.
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
7/26/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, Mickey Mouse chair, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by plastic was cracked in the seat.
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
7/26/2024
Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelves, in Ones was not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, table, in Twos and Threes was not in good condition as evidenced by laminate has come off on one table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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