MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
STEP BY STEP LEARNING CENTER LLC

Facility DVN
002691743

Phone
(314) 609-9115

Physical Address
5285 HIGHWAY N STE 107
COTTLEVILLE
MO 63304-7733

Owner
STEP BY STEP LEARNING CENTER LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
ARNOLD, VANESSA

E-mail Address
stepbysteplc.llc@gmail.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
AMY MUSSELMAN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
73

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/11/2024

Arrival Time
8:35 AM

Departure Time
9:07 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2477806203

Document	Document-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	01/21/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	01/21/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	01/21/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	02/07/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION	02/07/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT	02/07/2018
SAMPLE FORMS	02/07/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	01/21/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE	01/21/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	03/05/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	03/14/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	02/26/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	02/26/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	02/26/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	02/26/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	02/26/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	02/26/2018
APPLICATION	10/30/2019
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	01/29/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	01/05/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	01/29/2024
STAFF SHEET	02/14/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	01/29/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	10/30/2023

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
3:30PM	4:30PM	1/8/2021
8:00AM	9:00AM	1/8/2021

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 21

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Tiffany Vehlewald, teacher, was in attendance with three children, ages 12-months-old to 24-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ketra Arnell, teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 4-months-old to 11-months-old.
1	8	MIXED	Karen Lackas, teacher, was in attendance with eight children, ages 3-years-old to 9-years-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Brittany Stillman, Lead Teacher, was in attendance with no children present.
1	6	TWO YEAR OLDS	Tiffany Perkins, teacher, was in attendance with six children, all age 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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Compliance

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, children's toilet tank cover, in 2-year-old classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by toilet tank cover was cracked. 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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Not Observed

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

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