DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LIL SMARTIES LEARNING CENTER, INC

002515246

(314) 473-1233

1020 S FLORISSANT RD
FERGUSON
MO  63135-3237

LIL SMARTIES LEARNING CENTER, INC



 

TURNER, MAKAYLA T

lilsmarties@yahoo.com

Incorporated

LAUREN A LEON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

11/12/2024

9:05 AM

10:40 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2482181858


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/26/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/09/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/09/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/18/2015
POLICIES 02/18/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/23/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/08/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/23/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 04/23/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/08/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/18/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/09/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/01/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/01/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/01/2015
APPLICATION 03/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/09/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/18/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/20/2022
STAFF SHEET 04/20/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/22/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/21/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/22/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/22/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/22/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   2/22/2017



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 5
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Niaja Love and Debra Johnson-Sanders, present with six children ages 3-months-old to 12-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers, Howard Turner and Cynthia Turner, and Director, Makayla Turner, present with no children in attendance.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that an electrical plate in the classroom with the stage was broken in half.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the infant/toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a large patch of peeling green paint by the door, a patch of peeling yellow paint by the cribs, and holes in the drywall by the infant mirrors.
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 floors located in the school age classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a piece of flooring was missing by the back wall.
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

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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