DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE MULES ACADEMY, LLC

002956958

(573) 776-8590

2525 N 14TH ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-2527

LITTLE MULES ACADEMY, LLC



 

SPENCER, TESSA RENEE

TIFFANIENICOLINI@GMAIL.COM


LESLEY WARREN

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/19/2024

8:20 AM

9:42 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2478463577


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/08/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/22/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/22/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/21/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/22/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/18/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/22/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/25/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/07/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/07/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/25/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 06/07/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/11/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/22/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/28/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 08/28/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/22/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/22/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/17/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/22/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/28/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/25/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/09/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:30PM   5:30PM   8/30/2022
  6:30AM   7:30AM   8/30/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 3
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 15 MIXED Caregiver and Designated Person in Charge Alex Spencer and caregivers Lucy Harvey, Sarah Staggs 1- 6 month old 1-13 month old 1-14 month old 1-15 month old 4- 2 year olds 5- 3 year olds 2- 4 year olds

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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the weed barrier was showing in multiple areas through the playground causing a tripping hazard.
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

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
Stationary equipment, swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, little tikes picnic table, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the table top was not attached to the benches on one end.
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

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
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
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' name 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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