DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 2, LLC

002186487

(314) 837-7473

2051 CROFTDALE LN
FLORISSANT
MO  63031

LITTLE STEPS PRESCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER 2, LLC



 

JOHNSON, TERIDA

LITTLESTEPS02@ATT.NET


VIKTORIA ZABARA

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

68

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/09/2024

8:50 AM

9:50 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2479696504


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/02/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/17/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/15/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/23/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/23/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/23/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/23/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/15/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/15/2010
POLICIES 03/23/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/29/2009
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/15/2010
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/07/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/07/2018
APPLICATION 02/23/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/04/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/28/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/23/2024
STAFF SHEET 04/03/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/23/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/23/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/03/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/03/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   7/18/2024
  7:30AM   8:30AM   7/18/2024



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 10
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 6
Total Children 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rosemary Lewis, teacher, and Kiarah Ellis, teacher, were present with five children aged 4-months-old to 17-months-old
1 3 PRESCHOOL Euorea Moore, teacher, was present with three children all aged 4-years-old
1 4 PRESCHOOL Takisha Duke, teacher, was present with four children all aged 3-years-old
2 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Courtney Eiland, teacher, and Courtney Turner, teacher, were present with seven children all aged 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
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 the ceiling light in the Boy's bathroom in the PS classroom doesn't have a light cover.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the Boy's Bathroom in the PS classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by in the corner under the sink to the right from the door a few tiles have rust stains.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the back playground one of the playground borders is detached and it is laying on the ground creating a tripping hazard and entrapment 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

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
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
10/9/2024
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, merry go cycle, in the front playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a chipping dark red paint on the handles and on the tope center piece .
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Kiarah Ellis did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Kiarah Ellis, who was hired on 07/24/2024.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Kiarah Ellis.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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
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
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the file for Kiarah Ellis was not available for a review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (10) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kiarah Ellis.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance