DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE LEARNERS SPECTRUM CENTER, INC.

002897450

(573) 915-5075

101 HYLER DR
FARMINGTON
MO  63640-2904

LITTLE LEARNERS SPECTRUM CENTER, INC.

1723 MADISON 250
FREDERICKTOWN
MO  63645-8452

PETTY, LARAH EVETTE

asmith@tllspectrumcenter.com

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/26/2024

10:10 AM

11:05 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2476774107


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/13/2021
APPLICATION 12/04/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/17/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/17/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/30/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/06/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/17/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/17/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/17/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/17/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/31/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/17/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/17/2024
POLICIES 01/17/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/17/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/17/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 09/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/26/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/19/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/25/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/25/2024




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 24
Total Children 77
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Kheira Gilchrist and Ashleigh Crocker with eight children thirteen months to twenty months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Jessica Boley and Miranda Post with seven children nine months to thirteen months.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Alex McFarland, Jessica Skiles and Makayla Halbert with seven children nineteen months to twenty-two months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Abbigail Capone and Emma LaChance with eight children two months to nine months.
8 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Paige Dunn- Assistant Director Tonya Royer- Assistant Director Tabby Edwards- Assistant Director Mary Smith- Accounts Manager Amanda Gardner- Director of Operations Tamela Martin- Manager of Operations Ashley Smith- Board President/Registered Agent Paula Henson- Cook Note: Kristy Kelly with First Steps was present and not counted in ratios.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Janie Currington and Trinity Grisham with thirteen children all three years of age. Note: Amber Joyner with ABA Squad was present and not counted in ratios.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers: Katelyn Campbell and Savannah Todd with eleven children three years of age to four years of age.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Allison Griffard with eight children three years of age to five years of age. Note: Kathleen Noetzel, Behavioral Therapist was present and not counted in ratios.
2 15 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers: Zoe Weekely and Jaelynn Royer with fifteen children all two years of age.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by one TV and one TV cord located in the Two Year Old Room was not secure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/26/2024
Violation
There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a climbing ladder is 36 inches high and is located in the Two Year Old Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment.
Correction Required
Pads or mats shall be in place as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/26/2024
Violation
There was no pad or mat under indoor equipment, a slide is 27 inches high and is located in the Two Year Old Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 8. states: Floor surfaces under indoor equipment over twenty-four inches (24") in height, from which children might fall and be injured, shall be protected with pads or mats which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. Carpeting alone is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor equipment.
Correction Required
Pads or mats shall be in place as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
8/26/2024
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
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
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed