DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE BEARCATS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

002043210

(573) 486-2845

334 W 9TH ST
HERMANN
MO  65041-1229

LITTLE BEARCATS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC



 

WITTHAUS, SUMMER

lbcdaycare1@gmail.com


LAUREN R RAYWARNKE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/06/2024

11:00 AM

1:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2477514637


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/22/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/25/2007
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/22/2009
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/07/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/26/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/25/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/01/2007
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/01/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/01/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/22/2009
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/01/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/01/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/22/2009
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/22/2013
APPLICATION 05/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/16/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/22/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/10/2012
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/11/2016
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/07/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/22/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 5
Total Children 31
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Katlyn Rector and Director Summer Witthaus with 8 children, one child 6 months old, one child 7 months old, one child 9 months old, two children 10 months old, one child 11 months old and two children age 1.
1 9 MIXED Nakya Kriebaum with 9 children, two children age 2 and seven children age 3.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Shelby Cordz and Kathleen Masur with 14 children ages 4 through 5 year's 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the entrance hallways between the 2's & 3's room and 4's & 5's room outside of the bathroom has an intake vent was/were not clean as evidenced by the intake vent appeared brown and dirty.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large pink slide, in the main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a small crack in the seat at the top of the slide where children start to slide down. The crack if sat on can pinch or possibly scratch children as they slide down the slide.
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
9/6/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large yellow slide, in the main playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there were two screw holes in the middle of the slide. The two screw holes were open with no screws. Children can put their fingers in the holes, children can get items caught in the holes while sliding down the slide.
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
9/6/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Shelby Cordz needs 8 hours, Ellie Englert needs 9.75 hours, Macie Witthaus needs 2 hours, Summer Witthaus needs 12 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by 4 children did not have Little Bearcats Daycare Center, LLC authorized for emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2024
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2024
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/6/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Summer Witthaus and Shelby Cordz.
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