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


CAYLIN MERTZ

BIRTH - 14 YEARS

92

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/04/2024

9:17 AM

11:08 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2481445338


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/16/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/16/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/16/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/16/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/04/2023
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




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sara Iversen and Karinia Rosario with five children ages 3 months old to 1 year old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Donna Sisco and Mackenzie Brown with seven 1 year old children.
2 8 MIXED Aleya Dickison and Anilicia Sterling with eight children ages 2 to 3 years old (three 2 year old children.
2 15 MIXED Serenity Greathouse and Jackie Conley with 15 children ages 4 and 5 years old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Sheena Frangella, Tina Snook, Megan Urban also present but not in ratio.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Keirsten Evans and Lilly Jackson with 12 children ages 3 and 4 years old.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Sarah Rabideau and Crystal Potter with 12 2 year old children.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 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

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
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
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an infant swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/4/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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.
Not Observed