DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING CENTER

002935122

(417) 689-0105

4222 W SANDY ST
BATTLEFIELD
MO  65619-7106

BBLC ENTERPRISE, LLC

161 LILLY LN
CLEVER
MO  65631-6381

SNOOK, TEENA RENA

bblcrepublic@gmail.com


ANGEL DONSON

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

92

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/08/2024

1:55 PM

4:19 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2479587123


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/27/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/27/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/27/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 02/09/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/09/2022
POLICIES 02/09/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/27/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/09/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/15/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/15/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/15/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/15/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/15/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/14/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/14/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/14/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/09/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/09/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/04/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/16/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/16/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/16/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/16/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 15
Total Children 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mariah Medlin and Karinia Rosario with six children ages 6-13 months old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Makenzie Brown and Gabriel Patch with seven children. All children age one year old.
2 10 MIXED Aleya Dickson and Anilia Sterling with 10 children. Five children are age 2 years old and five children are age 3 years old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Amanda Thiemer, Christal Potter and Donna Sisco were present in the building.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Sheena Frangella and Jackie Conley with 15 children ages 4-5 years old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Kiersten Evans and Lillian Jackson with 13 children ages 3-4 years old.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Sarah Rabideau and Sara Iversen with nine children 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that four electrical outlets did not have a cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/8/2024
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 there is a gap at the bottom of the fence were the fence post is rotting.
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 the metal fencing for the toys had a sharp spoke.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/8/2024
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/8/2024
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/8/2024
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 5.5 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

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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the required two foot aisle was on the short side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, castle by the sings, in the infant toddler play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by presence of several cracks on the plastic making it a pinching factor.
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
10/8/2024
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
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